Top-class teams who have qualified for France 1998 are being targeted for January's Carlsberg Cup Lunar New Year tournament - the first under Chinese rule.
But reports suggesting Dennis Bergkamp-led Holland were almost certain to play in the soccer extravaganza were played down by Carlsberg's Derek Currie.
Currie said that, while securing teams who have qualified for France 98 was high on the agenda, Holland would not be leading candidates for the January 28 and 31 event.
'We never looked at Holland as a major contender because most of their Dutch internationals are playing all over the world. Besides, the Dutch league resumes only a week after our tournament. They wouldn't be travelling half the world to play in our tournament so close to the re-start of their league,' he said.
Currie said he would have a clearer picture of who would be coming to the territory once the European World Cup qualifiers were completed on October 11.
'At the moment, we're talking to countries. Most of the World Cup qualifying games in Europe will be concluded on October 11 and, obviously, we're looking at teams who have qualified for France. Our tournament has gained in stature and our options are still open.