Western Sydney Wanderers star player Vitor Saba is unlikely to feature for the club again this season with the Brazilian's off-field work rate and fitness not up to the standard required by coach Tony Popovic.

A fan favourite, Saba has been on the outer at the Wanderers since their ill-fated Club World Cup campaign and Fairfax Media understands the club is actively seeking offers for the player after losing patience with issues regarding fitness, preparation and match-day application.

On the outer: one-time Wanderers poster boy Vitor Saba. Credit:Wolter Peeters

While Saba remains one of the most naturally gifted players at the Wanderers, club sources suggest he is an outside chance to wear the red and black hoops again with the football department unhappy with results in games and training sessions. Despite his impressive first touch, vision and creativity, sources suggest the football department has little faith in Saba's ability to match the intensity of the A-League and last the full 90 minutes.

The Brazilian is one of the most popular characters at Pirtek Stadium and developed a cult following among their fans despite playing just eight A-League games this season. Jerseys with his name and number are a common sight within the stands at Parramatta with supporters warming to his unpredictable style of play. The Wanderers are, however, actively seeking offers to offload Saba in the January transfer window but struggling to find any buyers for the attacking midfielder. The 24-year-old has been offered to several Asian clubs without success and suitors in the A-League have not been prepared to match his earnings at Western Sydney.