Understand that Sydney FC academy winger and ex-Joeys representative Clayton Taylor (2004) is close to signing for the Newcastle Jets ahead of next season. Taylor has 6 goals and 3 assists in NPL for Sydney FC this season.
He is really going to be hard for CCM to replace. They signed DWH in January but he was barely sighted. Moresche & Tulio are off contract, so maybe you cut Moresche and use his visa slot?
I know transfermarkt isn't accurate but as a bit of a view of the value that people see in a player, when Cummings arrived at CCM he was valued at 400k, he's now worth 1.2 million so yes, a tough player to replace. Especially with the sort of budget CCM has.
The Mariners' success with young Australian players is fast making them a destination club for talented kids. It's understood that Sydney FC NPL centre-back Nathan Paull (2003) will join Central Coast next season; he's been excellent in NPL NSW this year.
Understand that Melbourne City are close to signing Western Sydney Wanderers and Olyroos midfielder Alessandro Lopane (2004). Lopane has been the subject of longstanding interest from Melbourne City.
Another midfielder who Melbourne City have shown strong interest in is Terry Antonis. The former Socceroos midfielder has spent the past 12 months on the outer at the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Believe that the Central Coast Mariners are showing interest in bringing VfB Stuttgart and Olyroos striker Alou Kuol (2001) back to Gosford on loan next season. The former star Mariner is currently with the Olyroos ahead of the Maurice Revello Tournament in France.
Understand that Austrian side Rapid Wien are showing interest in Socceroos and Melbourne City winger Marco Tilio (2001). The Austrian side will participate in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa Conference League next season.
We have this morning confirmed the departures of Adama Traore, Alessandro Lopane and Amor Layouni: https://wsw.football/3MW39hN#WSW
AussieScout: It's understood that Amor Layouni turned down a contract from the Western Sydney Wanderers that would've made him the highest earner at the club, instead requesting a significantly bigger contract which would have made him the A-League's highest paid winger.
Triantis to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee confirmed.
Central Coast Mariners really are the gold standard in Australia for elevating their players upwards and on towards significant overseas deals. Really well done. 👏
Four players from our 2022/23 Premiership winning squad are set to depart following the conclusion of their contracts. We thank them for their time at City and wish them all the best for the future 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://melbc.it/FourDepart
Moudi Najjar has been a Bull since our inaugural season and we wish him the best for the future. The club sends its best wishes to Daniel De Silva and Al Hassan Toure as they pursue overseas moves. Thank you Moudi, Danny and Al. #WeAreTheBulls
Understand Perth Glory and Australia U20 midfielder Chris Donnell (2004) is fielding interest from clubs in the UK. Donnell has made 4 A-League appearances for the Glory and featured for the Young Socceroos in the U20 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan.
After a Premiership-winning season in Melbourne, Thomas Lam and Richard van der Venne will return to Europe for personal reasons. We wish them and their families all the best 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://melbc.it/TwoDepart
ALM Squad Update... A big thank you and best wishes for the future to Antonee Burke-Gilroy, Pierce Clark, Jack Clisby, Zach Duncan, Matt Hatch, Mitch Oxborrow, Adrian Sardinero and Jacob Young who have all departed the club. Story: https://tinyurl.com/4wsjkats @aleaguemen#ONEGlory