A - League Off Season Rumours

Usually with football off seasons, their is endless speculation and rumours of player movements. But so far this A - League off season things have been quiet. Mitch Nichols has followed Ange to the Victory whilst former Victory coach Ernie Merrick takes charge at Wellington Phoenix. We've searched far and wide and used all of our sources, this is what we are hearing....


Joel Griffiths seeking a return to China

After only arriving at the Sky Blues in December rumours are circulating that Joel Griffiths is already keen to return to China. The attraction of playing with his brother Adam and superstar Alessandro Del Piero was a big reason in Joel choosing to return to the A League. But after the release of his brother and the gloss wearing off the ADP effect, insidetheboxFC understands that Joel Griffiths wants to return to the mega bucks of the Chinese Super League.

Trent Sainsbury to Bolton

One of the reasons Trent Sainsbury's move to FC Basel hasn't officially been completed is due to a late surge by Championship side Bolton Wanderers. Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman is said to be a big fan of Sainsbury and has made a late bid for the 21 year old.

Daniel De Ridder to A - League

Former Dutch International Daniel De Ridder is the latest high profile player keen on the A - League. The former Ajax, Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic winger is keen to move down under with Melbourne Heart and Newcastle Jets both interested. The experience of De Ridder would be a great signing for such a youthful Heart side. De Ridder is also a part time Model so there is off field positives in signing Daniel as well.