BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou has been given the green light by Football Federation Australia to chase Harry Kewell.

The Socceroos superstar seemed on his way to Melbourne Victory until Kewell's manager Bernie Mandic yesterday mentioned A-League champions Brisbane as a potential new home for the 32-year-old attacker.

"They've got a sensational team, a team that plays probably the best brand of football in the country," Mandic told Melbourne radio yesterday.

"They've got a great coach who's earned his stripes in Europe, they've got a stadium, which is waiting to be filled."

Mandic's comments caught the attention of Postecoglou, who before yesterday had not contemplated Kewell, the owner of 54 Socceroos caps, coming to Brisbane.

With the Roar owned by FFA, Postecoglou was not in a position to offer marquee wages. But the terms of Kewell's potential Victory contract, where he would get a minimum playing wage plus 80 per cent of additional revenue the club makes from his arrival, would also appeal to the Roar.

"He's a once-in-a-generation player," Postecoglou said.

"If it could be done, I'd love to have him in Brisbane."

FFA chief executive Ben Buckley encouraged Postecoglou to make a play for Kewell, whose signature would all but guarantee new owners for the club.

Buckley confirmed talks with prospective investors were promising and was confident the Roar would have new owners before the new season.

Mandic last night told The Courier-Mail he would not publicly discuss his dealings with clubs wanting Kewell.

Originally published as Roar will deal for Kewell