PETALING JAYA: Winger Akhyar Rashid is on Brunei’s radar ahead of their return to the Malaysian Super League in August.

The 26-year-old, who joined Terengganu permanently earlier this year from Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), has piqued the interest of Brunei, who are making a comeback in the domestic league after 17 years.

“Brunei are hoping to finalise the signing of Malaysian national team player Akhyar Rashid from Terengganu,” the club said in a statement.

“Akhyar signed a contract with JDT in 2018 before moving to Terengganu in 2024. Brunei are hoping to finalise the signing of the player for their debut season.”

Brunei are currently still competing in the Singapore Premier League, but are building their squad to compete in Malaysia soon.

If the signing goes through, Akhyar will be the second Malaysian player in the squad, following the addition of former Penang leftback Fairuz Zakaria.

The club have also reeled in the services of Indonesian international Ramadhan Sananta.

Akhyar has made 37 appearances for Terengganu since last year, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in all competitions, including the Asean Club Championship.

Brunei are also in talks to sign Philippines national team defensive midfielder Christian Rontini, who currently plays in the Thai League with Nongbua Pitchaya.

They are also going after 27-year-old Japanese striker Tomoyuki Doi, who has scored 38 goals for Geylang International in the Singapore Premier League.