BRISBANE Roar coaching brothers John and Ross Aloisi could be targeted by Adelaide United next season if present Reds mentor Guillermo Amor knocks back a contract extension.

Both Brisbane head coach John Aloisi and assistant, brother Ross, are yet to be re-signed for next season despite Roar managing director Mark Kingsman having said before the start of the current campaign that new contract talks had already started.

With the Aloisis hailing from South Australia, it’s perhaps no surprise they are on the Reds’ radar, particularly with talk that Barcelona great Amor has been offered a role on Manchester City’s staff by Citizens’ coach Pep Guardiola.

Amor remains Adelaide’s first choice for next season.

media_camera Adelaide could be tempted to bring home the Aloisi boys. Photo: Steve Pohlner.

“We have reached out to Guillermo and the coaching staff,’’ Reds chairman Greg Griffin said.

“He told us his focus is the team but it is important that we have started the process. He’s the only coach on our radar, in fact all four coaches.

“Nothing has been discussed about the Aloisis.”

Amor returns to the Adelaide bench at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday when the Reds attempt to end the Roar’s seven-game unbeaten. He was forced to serve a two-game ban after being banished from the sidelines in Adelaide’s 3-1 loss to Perth Glory on November 18.

In his absence, Adelaide won for the first time this season, beating Wellington Phoenix 2-0 at Coopers Stadium last Sunday courtesy of a memorable brace from former Roar star Henrique.

“They were brilliant goals,” Roar coach John Aloisi said.

“He’s a quality player and we’ll always respect what he did for our club.”

media_camera Adelaide have denied any plans beyond Amor. (Photo: Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Brazilian-Australian Henrique rejected Brisbane’s offer to re-sign him at the end of last season, instead opting for a more lucrative deal with Malaysian club Negeri Sembilan.

However, he soon returned to Australia, signing a season-long deal with Adelaide.

“He left us on good terms,” Aloisi said.

The Reds’ midfield will be weakened by the loss of suspended Spaniard Isaias.

“Isaias is really good for them. He’s not only a good player but is like a coach for them,” Aloisi said.

“But they’ve got a good squad so they’ll be tough to beat regardless of who plays for them.”

Originally published as Reds eye Aloisis as Amor replacement