NAPOLI, Leeds United and Hajduk Split have been targeted for a cup tournament in Australia.

But state governments would have to lobby to win the four-club showdown which may also include Perth Glory.

The idea is the brainchild of Macron, the four clubs’ kit suppliers.

Macron national business manager Giacomo Carulli says the proposed inaugural Macron Cup is in the early stages.

“These clubs have so many fans in Australia,’’ Carulli said.

“Napoli has an enormous fan base, so does Leeds and Hajduk Split.

“They would be playing one of our major Macron kit wearers in Australia and that is Perth Glory.”

media_camera Kit maker Macron wants to bring Napoli and Leeds United Down Under.

The proposed date for the Macron Cup would be August 2015 said Carulli unless investors fast-track the tournament to this year after the FIFA World Cup.

Carulli said a global network has been put in place to attract the European giants to Australia.

“We’d like to organise the tournament for this August after the World Cup but we’re running out of time,’’ Carulli said. “As these clubs have a multi-year deal with Macron next year won’t be a problem.

“But we have been growing this idea and we now have to source more investors.”

Italian-based FIFA match agent Nicola Innocentin who has had former Manchester City manager and current Galatasaray coach Roberto Mancini in his stable has been charged with brokering the four-club deal. “The tournament would be up to a two-day event at one venue and organised like a European triangular tournament,’’ Carulli said.

“If it’s done next year, we’re hoping Leeds would be promoted to the English Premier League.

“But the Hajduk Split and Napoli fans’ community in Australia is huge. We can gauge that passion with the products sold.”

Originally published as Napoli, Leeds targeted for Aussie tour