The Herald Sun newspaper claims that the Australian Football Assocation are looking at either Allardyce, Martin O'Neill or Gerard Houllier to replace Dutchman Hiddink who will stand down from his position after this summers World Cup Finals.
Allardyce and O'Neill only recently missed out to Steve McClaren to become the next England manager, whilst Houllier has done well back in his native France with Olympique Lyonaisse (Lyon).
Former Liverpool boss Houllier is beleived to be the main contender to become the next Socceroos coach and has apparently been given a deadline until July 10th in which to make up his mind.
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