Ten's head of sport David Barham says the network is interested in securing the broadcast rights for the A-League - as long as they come at the right price.

The declaration comes in the wake of a Fairfax Media report that soccer's spiritual broadcasting home, SBS, was planning to cut ties with the sport after a celebrated 35-year association.

David Barham says Channel Ten is keen on securing the rights to the A-League. Credit:Getty Images

SBS are believed to be willing to sell off the final two years of their A-League commitments and Football Federation Australia are understood to favour a partnership between Ten and Fox Sports for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.

Barham said Ten's interest in soccer went beyond the A-League and that they were also keen to win the rights to the FIFA World Cup - which SBS is reportedly also willing to on-sell, UEFA Champions League - which will be up for grabs in two months - and Socceroos matches.