THE A-League is on the verge of losing one of its best young talents with news that Central Coast and Socceroos midfielder Tom Rogic is expected to head overseas in the next few weeks.
Rogic, 20, has been linked with English Premier League club Reading, who is known to have been keeping a close eye on his development for almost six months while there are suggestions Italian Serie B club Ascoli is also believed to have shown interest.
The attacking midfielder shot to prominence 12 months ago when he made his debut for the Mariners in a round 18 match against Adelaide United last season and has gone from strength to strength.
The Canberra born and raised Rogic recently made his Socceroos debut when he came on as a substitute in a friendly against South Korea two months ago and has been tipped as a future superstar of Australian soccer.
He was embroiled in controversy last week when he was sent off in the dying minutes against Sydney FC for a rugged challenge on Rhyan Grant. He was subsequently suspended for three weeks.
Sources close to Rogic indicated his treatment and suspension will play a role in his decision to leave the A-League.
Rogic's departure overseas would be a huge blow to the Mariners, who are leading the competition. He would be impossible to replace at this stage of the season.
Losing players at this stage of the season is nothing new for Central Coast. The club lost striker Matt Simon and Rostyn Griffiths midway through last season, though the Mariners still managed to make the preliminary final.
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