Jacob Stevens 
Could Craig Goodwin make another return to Adelaide United? Photo: Provided by Aleksandar Jason/Subway Socceroos
Adelaide’s favourite son, Craig Goodwin appears to be set for another return to United, as some familiar European clubs continue to delve into the A-League market in this week’s edition of Rumour Mill.
Socceroos star and former Johnny Warren Medallist Craig Goodwin is set to rejoin hometown club Adelaide United, with his contract at Al-Wehda due to expire at the end of the current season. (10 News First Adelaide)
Aberdeen are the latest Scottish club to dip into Australia’s player market, signing Western Sydney Wanderers star winger Nicholas Milanovic to a three-year deal (announced by club), for a reported $800k fee. (News Corp – Marco Monteverde)
Sydney FC winger Joe Lolley may be on his way to Perth in a swap deal for Adam Taggart. Sydney want the the trade to sign Taggart, but Perth ideally want both players. (News Corp – Marco Monteverde)
Current Sunderland player Nectar Triantis, on loan at Hibernian, is being targeted by St Pauli. (Hamburger Abendblatt – Maximilian Bronner)
St Pauli has also shown interest in young Western United striker Noah Botic, anticipating a EUR 300k compensation fee. (Kicker (in German) – Sebastian Wolff)
Austria Wien are also rumoured to be interested in Botic, as they look to address their striker issues this offseason. (Sky Sports Austria – Johannes Brandl)
Valencia and Mallorca currently lead the race to sign Ipswich Town defender Cam Burgess, who will be a free agent in June. (Marca (in Spanish) – Diego Pico)
Official confirmation of Airton Andrioli’s appointment as Adelaide United’s next head coach is expected by the end of the month. (News Corp – Marco Monteverde)
Sydney FC are keen to keep imminent free agent Anthony Caceres, despite salary cap concerns, as both Auckland FC and Macarthur FC express interest in the veteran midfielder. (Vince Rugari)
Macarthur are eager to retain Jake Hollman and Marin Jakolis, with head coach Mile Sterjovski admitting the former is likely to pursue an overseas opportunity. (Round Ball Australia – Poletti)
Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi is now a free agent after he was released by Portsmouth. (Portsmouth FC)
Sydney FC have released five players in an offseason clear out: Max Burgess, Jaiden Kucharski, Jaushua Sotirio, Patryk Klimala, and Andrew Redmayne. (Sydney FC)
Newcastle Jets and Daniel Wilmering have agreed to a contract extension, with vice-captain Ryan Scott set to depart the club. (Newcastle Herald – James Gardiner)
Hibernian have triggered a one-year contract extension to keep Martin Boyle at the club. (BBC Sport)
Western Sydney Wanderers marquee signing Juan Mata is considering his future in the sport – and is weighing up purchasing a stake in the Central Coast Mariners. (Code Sports – Marco Monteverde)