Glamorgan are interested in signing Australian seam bowler Sam Elliott.

The 25-year-old is Victoria’s leading wicket taker in this season’s Sheffield Shield – Australia’s premier first-class competition – with 28 from five matches.

He is the son of former Australia and Glamorgan opening batter Matthew Elliott, who had two spells with the Welsh county during the 2000s.

Glamorgan want to add to their pace bowling attack before starting their County Championship Division One season at home to Yorkshire on Friday, 3 April.

Elliott’s availability would make him an attractive signing, as he would be able to play in Glamorgan’s six Championship matches before fellow Australian Nathan McAndrew arrives for the T20 Blast.

Elliott has also played T20 cricket – for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash – but he has primarily been targeted to bolster Glamorgan’s four-day attack.

He has some notable red-ball scalps to his name in his homeland, having dismissed players such as Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne during this season’s Sheffield Shield.