Central Coast mariners chief Richard Peil says they won't stand in Sammy Silvera's way if the player wants to leave, either for the UK or Asia.
As exclusively revealed by Record Sport, Hearts have had a bid for the 22-year-old wide man knocked back, while Middlesbrough and Plymouth Argyle from the English Championship are also chasing him. There's competition from Asian clubs who are prepared to offer big money in order to tempt one of Mariners' Grand Final goal scorers away from Oz.
Hearts insist they won't be held to ransom and will move on to other targets if they feel Mariners are looking for too much cash. The A-League outfit are understood to be holding out for around £520,000. Gornik Zabrze's Kanji Okunuki is a backup target and the Tynecastle club have reportedly been quoted £400,000 for the 23-year-old. They are also chasing compatriot Riku Handa from Gamba Osaka to strengthen in the right back area.
