NORSHAHRUL Idlan Talaha welcomed the opportunity to play in Japan but for now is focused on his duties for Kelantan and the national team.

The FA of Malaysia is in the midst of arranging a trial for the striker and his goalkeeper teammate Khairul Fahmi Che Mat with an unidentified Japanese club.

Safee Sali is the third Malaysian player being considered for the trial but the striker has already made known he would turn it down as he looks towards making a move to an Indonesian club -- Persib Bandung or Pelita Jaya.

However, details of the arrangement remains sketchy as neither the period nor the length of the supposed trial is known.

But Norshahrul said he would not mind plying his trade abroad while hoping he gets Kelantan's blessings if a move materialises.

"I've heard about it (the trial) but I don't know much. Still, if I get the chance I would very much like to go there and I hope it becomes a reality," said Norshahrul after a recent training session with the national team in Petaling Jaya.

"If I get a chance to play overseas, I would leave it to the Kelantan management to sort it out. I just want to do the best I can."

Norshahrul is currently nursing a knee injury and is fighting to be fit in time to play in Malaysia's international friendly against Hong Kong in Shah Alam on Wednesday.

"I think I should be back in the frame by the time we play Hong Kong. There is only a slight pain in my knee and I'm hopeful of playing the entire 90 minutes," added Norshahrul, who was a key figure in Malaysia's AFF Suzuki Cup triumph last December.

Meanwhile, national coach K. Rajagobal is pleased that Australia-based Brendan Gan wants to play for Malaysia but has advised the Sydney FC midfielder to come to Kuala Lumpur where he can train with the Super League team Young Tigers A.

"I have never closed the door on anyone wanting to play for the national team but it would be better if he could come here and train with Ong Kim Swee's team so I can have a closer look.

"That would be best as the (national Under-23) Young Tigers train and play all year round. If Sydney say okay, he can come here for about two weeks.

"We would like to watch him and see him play regularly," said Rajagobal of the 22-year-old Brendan, who would be eligible to play at the Indonesia Sea Games in November.

Kim Swee has already contacted Brendan, who although born and raised in Australia, qualifies to play for Malaysia under Fifa's rules as his father is from Seremban.

"He called to say hello and informed me that I'm being considered for future games in Malaysia," Brendan told Astro Awani's Sukan Awani programme.

"It was pretty much to touch base but I'm excited to play for the national team."