Western Sydney Wanderers have opened the door for the arrival of a marquee player for the upcoming A-League season as the new owners have given coach Tony Popovic the green light to seek a high-profile signing.

Despite the change of owners, directors and administrators, the Wanderers are looking to continue with their tradition of a marquee player for a third successive season but Popovic says any star signing is not likely to occur until close to the start of the season, once he has found a player that fits the mould.

After the success of the two-year-stint of Japanese playmaker Shinji Ono, they are willing to sign a player of a similar calibre as they have a free spot on their roster for an Australian marquee as well as one place for a visa player, which could be used for a foreign marquee player.

Popovic confirmed his willingness to make one of his final signings a high-profile addition but stressed reputation alone counts for little as he will wait for a marquee that fits his desired style of play, even if that takes months.