"It also means that, yes, Maty could move on this coming summer, but it also doesn't mean he will move on. We need to ensure wherever Matty goes is right for him.

"He's already playing at a good club; he's playing week in, week out; he'll play in the Champions League or Europa League next season for Club Brugge and he has an incredible status at the club where he's loved by fans, coaches and teammates.

"In just two years he's done what fans would not have thought was possible for a young Australian goalkeeper. He's created a big personality at this big Belgian club and to move on from here he would need to be sure it's to the right club, that it's a step up the ladder and he can play week in, week out and keep progressing."

Beck said Ryan's effort to be named goalkeeper of the Asian Cup tournament, allied with his form in Australia's last World Cup campaign and his consistent performances during the past two years in Belgium, had made him a hot commodity.

"I'm in constant contact with clubs from rival leagues and it's normal because he's one of the best in Europe at the moment," Beck said. "But, I'll stress again that a successful career is not built on quick decisions, it's built on thoughtful decisions and Maty and me are in the same boat when we say career planning is vital.