Australian defender Matthew Spiranovic could be set for a January loan move away from FC Nurnberg as he looks to boost his Socceroos squad World Cup hopes.The promising 21-year-old centre back - who wasn't part of the Australia squad for Saturday's Asian Cup qualifier against Oman - has managed just one appearance for Nurnberg this season.
It is understood Spiranovic knows he needs regular gametime to win back his place in Pim Verbeek's squad ahead of the World Cup and believes a change of club is necessary.
FC Nurnberg sport director Martin Bader revealed: "Matthew wants to go to the 2010 World Cup, but he now needs to get the ball rolling."
Geelong-born Spiranovic, who was linked with Fulham in the European summer, is contracted with Nurnberg until 2011, so any move is likely to be a loan deal.
And encouragingly Bader added: "We have much interest in seeing that the youngster gets to play, wherever that may be."
Bader also admitted Spiranovic had ‘got a little behind' in his progress after an injury interrupted run which had seen him fall down the pecking order at Nurnberg.
The Bavarian club, who are known to be millions of dollars in debt, are believed to be happy to allow several fringe players to depart in the winter break including Peter Perchtold and Jaouhar Mnari.
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