
NEWCASTLE Jets officials are hoping to expedite the arrival of Japanese import Manabu Saito so that he can make his debut in Friday night's clash with Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Saito was not expected to be available until Newcastle's round-16 game, against Melbourne Victory on February 4, but Jets coach Arthur Papas told the Newcastle Herald the club was exploring all avenues to fast-track the process of bringing him Down Under.