Alen Stajcic has confirmed the departure of Alex Bonetig. 😭👋 Bonetig joins Portland Timbers after spending 10 years at WSW, progressing his way from the youth team through to the first team, where he made 62 appearances in the Red & Black. Forever One of Us. ❤️🖤

Great to see Aydan Hammond and Aidan Simmons training with the Australia U23s in Riyadh ahead of the #AFCU23. 🙌🔥 Australia U-23 face Thailand U-23 tomorrow night at 10:30PM AEST in their opening match of the tournament.

Jimmy Thelin has emerged as a candidate for the Wanderers Head Coach role amid growing pressure on Alen Stajcic. 👀🚨 The associates of Thelin have put his name forward to the Wanderers, with the 47-year-old keen on continuing his coaching career in Australia. [Marco Monteverde]

UPDATE: Former Júbilo Iwata manager John Hutchinson is now interested in the Wanderers job. 👀🇦🇺 Hutchinson joins other candidates to replace Alen Stajcic, including Patrick Kisnorbo, Sergio Raimundo, and Jimmy Thelin. [Marco Monteverde]

Following his departure from the Wanderers, Mohamed Al-Taay is understood to be joining Iraqi Stars League side Al-Karma. ✍️🇮🇶 [Marco Monteverde]

Wanderers legend Mark Bridge sends a message to the fans amid a five-match winless run. 🗣️

Kosta Barbarouses vs Melbourne Victory: • 66 Minutes Played • 1 Goal • 73% Passing Accuracy • 28 Touches • 3 Passes Into Final Third • 6 Recoveries • 67% Ground Duels Won A solid performance from Barbarouses who picked up his fifth goal contribution of the season. 🫡

Alen Stajcic on potential January signings. 👀🗣️ [via Isuzu UTE A-League]

Anthony Pantazopoulos with another Man of the Match performance against Melbourne Victory. 🫡🔥 • 90 Minutes Played • 70% Passing Accuracy • 73 Touches • 9 Passes Into Final Third • 1 Cleared Off The Line • 16 Clearances • 2 Interceptions • 2 Recoveries

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler is reportedly watching the Wanderers situation with interest and could potentially revive his managerial career at the club. 👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Fowler previously coached Brisbane Roar and also had stints with East Bengal and Al-Qadsiah. 🇮🇳🇸🇦 [CODE Sports]

Western Sydney Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing 34-year-old striker Hiroshi Ibusuki. 👀🇯🇵 [AusFootHQ]

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Newcastle Jets striker Lachlan Rose is understood be in the sights of the Wanderers when his contract expires at seasons end. 👀🚨 The 26-year-old is leading the golden boot standings, with 6 goals from 12 matches. [Marco Monteverde]

Alen Stajcic has confirmed he hasn’t had 𝐀𝐍𝐘 conversations with Harrison Delbridge, despite CODE Sports reporting the 33-year-old was set to join the club. 👀🚨 At this stage, it looks unlikely the Wanderers will pursue the former Socceroo. [10 Sport]

31-year-old Southampton winger Ryan Fraser is 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝! ✍️🚨 Despite reports of Fraser not joining the Wanderers, a deal has been reached. ✅ [RBTV]

Southampton's Ryan Fraser set to join Western Sydney Wanderers on loan. 31-year-old is already in Australia to complete his move.🤝

Ryan Fraser will be joining WSW on a six-month loan deal until the end of the season. ✍️ It’s understood Ryan Fraser is in Australia now with a view to finalise the deal. The 31-year-olds signing is likely to be announced early next week. [Ben Jacobs / Alfie House]

The gap between 12th to 6th keeps growing larger every week, with the Wanderers now 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 points away from sixth place. 👀😳 Western Sydney have only won 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 matches this season against CCM, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. 😬 Is the Wanderers’ season over? 🤔

Alen Stajcic is expected to be 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 this week with three candidates shortlisted to replace the 52-year-old. 🚨 Staj led WSW back to the Finals last season, now the Wanderers are enduring their worst start to a season since 2014/15. 😬 [CODE Sports]

It’s understood Wanderers officials are considering three options to replace Alen Stajcic, including an unnamed European coach, Patrick Kisnorbo, and Rob Stanton. [CODE Sports]