Honda & (maybe) Maclaren to Melbourne Victory - a podcast by TPO Rankings

Melbourne Victory have sealed the signature of Japan legend Keisuke Honda on a one-year deal worth $2.9 million.

Victory have stumped up $1.3 million, with the FFA - via Fox Sports’ $3 million marquee fund - paying the remaining $1.6 million.

However Victory’s bid to team Honda with Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren is far less cut and dried, despite reports he is headed to AAMI Park.

Maclaren remains on the books of German club Darmstadt, and despite being inundated with offers from England, Scotland, Continental Europe and the A-League, he has yet to be granted an early release from his contract.

Victory would also have to somehow squeeze him inside the salary cap, with Honda and James Troisi occupying the marquee spots.

Former Australian youth international and well-traveled Hyundai A-League defender Scott Galloway has signed a one-year deal with Adelaide United.

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