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Adrian Segecic in action for Sydney FC against Melbourne Victory during the 2024/25 A-League Men season. Photo: Marcus Robertson/Round Ball Australia

Not long after announcing their intention to further explore the Australian market, Portsmouth have expressed interest in one of the country’s hottest commodities, as other rumours swirl around Australian players in this edition of Round Ball Australia’s Rumour Mill.

It is understood that Sydney FC prodigy Adrian Segecic will make a decision on his future in the coming days, with Portsmouth keen on signing him after reports of a Rapid Wien move collapsing. (The News (Portsmouth) – Mark McMahon)

Hungarian club Ferencváros has won the race to sign Melbourne Victory winger Daniel Arzani, who will likely feature in the side’s UEFA Champions League play-off fixtures next season. (Ferencvárosi TC)

A number of English clubs are believed to be monitoring Macarthur FC defender Kealey Adamson. (Press and Journal – Danny Law)

New Zealand international James McGarry is set to leave Aberdeen to join Brisbane Roar in the hopes of getting more first team football. (Daily Record – Scott Burns)

Kasey Bos has officially signed with Mainz 05 and is expected to offer competition for a starting spot next season. (1. FSV Mainz 05)

Hibernian now appears to be the most likely location for Nectar Triantis, with Hibs looking to bring him back from Sunderland for the next season. (Daily Record – Graeme Young)

Hibs will have to fight off competition from at least two MLS clubs for Nectar Triantis, alongisde reports of a number of UK clubs in the mix for his signature. (Edinburgh News – John Greechan)

Despite reported interest, it is believed that neither Noah Botic nor Nectar Triantis are actual transfer targets for Bundesliga side St Pauli. (Schleswig-Holsteinischer Zeitungsverlag (in German) – Nils Weber)

Alex Badolato could again be on the move, as part of a player swap deal between the Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers. (News Corp – Marco Monteverde)

Slavia Prague have scouted and are currently interested in signing KVC Westerlo wingback Jordan Bos. (iSport (in Czech) – Bartholomew Černík)

Bayern Munich are actively searching for a loan move for Nestory Irankunda, who are continuing to take his development slowly. (Get German Football News – Peter Weis)

One potential suitor for Irankunda could be Austrian side Rapid Wien, with the club believed to have at least considered the possibility of a loan deal. (Crown Sports (in German))

Nestory Irankunda walking out for Australia. Provided by Aleksandar Jason/Socceroos.
Nestory Irankunda walking out for Australia. Provided by Aleksandar Jason/Socceroos.

NAC Breda is afraid they might lose Australian playmaker Max Balard amid rumours of other European clubs expressing interest. (ESPN – Daan Sutorius)

Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess has officially been announced by Swansea City, joining the EFL Championship side on a three-year contract. (Swansea City AFC)

Melbourne City youngster Arion Sulemani is the latest player to head west, joining Perth Glory on a two-year contract. (Perth Glory)

However, Melbourne City have managed to keep young striker Max Caputo, who signed a three-year extension with the club. (Melbourne City)

Zac Sapsford is the latest Aussie to head to Scotland, leaving the Western Sydney Wanderers to sign a three-year contract with Dundee United. (Dundee United)

Japanese winger Kota Mizunuma will remain in the Hunter, signing a one-year contract with the Newcastle Jets. (Newcastle Jets)

Bosnian U21 Milorad Stajic has joined Brisbane Roar on a two-year deal. (Brisbane Roar)