HIS performances off the bench for the Socceroos have caught the eye, but teen sensation Daniel Arzani has been urged to spend one more year in the A-League.

The 19-year-old dazzled after coming on as a substitute in his side’s 1-1 draw with Denmark, prompting calls for the Melbourne City teen to start the Socceroos’ must-win clash with Peru.

Former Socceroo Robbie Slater believes Arzani could do with another year in the A-League after only really bursting onto the scene in the second half of the season with Melbourne City.

“I think he could do with another year in the A-League,” Slater said. “He hasn’t even had a full year.

“Hopefully the agents looking after him will make the right decision for the boy’s career.”

But another former Socceroo, Ljubo Milicevic says Arzani, touted as the best Australian football prospect since Harry Kewell, needs to leave the A-league immediately.

“As soon as possible go to Europe, do not waste anymore time in Australia,” Milicevic told Goal.

“I don’t know what opportunities he has and who looks after him, but the sooner you put yourself in Europe, the better you are going to be.

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“There is no reason or need for him to play numerous seasons in Australia...to prove what?

“There is no time to waste, and if you are good enough, you go. And I believe he is good enough.”

Daniel Arzani is currently a Melbourne City player but could find himself with some European suitors. Source: AAP

While Arzani may soon have a host of clubs chasing him, one possible path to Europe may be the one followed by Socceroos teammate Aaron Mooy.

Mooy was contracted at Melbourne City when he was sold to English giants Manchester City. Both clubs are owned by the City Group. Mooy was immediately loaned out to Championship side Huddersfield where his stellar play earned the side promotion to the EPL.

The men in blue have made a habit of signing young talent before loaning them out to develop their skills and Arzani would fit the bill.

Aaron Mooy was sold to Manchester City from sister club Melbourne City. Source: Getty Images

Not that Arzani is getting ahead of himself, with the sensation being critical of his own performance.

“I’m happy to have got out on the pitch and happy to have a good impact,” he said. “I think we were unlucky not to get the goal in the end. The chance I had at the end, if I kept the shot on the ground it would have gone through.

“I’m really happy (but) I felt I fell short, I wanted to assist or create a goal.”