Australian transfers 25-26 Winter

[Bowden]

Apparently Bodo/Glimt impressed with Mark Natta and in their sights for a transfer at the end of the AL season. Would be a loss for the Jets but if they get good money for him is a part of the revenue model and vision that AL clubs should be pursuing.

According to Transfermarkt, Natta’s contract expires at the end of this season, so Jets won’t be entitled to any fee.

 

[melbcityguy]

According to Transfermarkt, Natta’s contract expires at the end of this season, so Jets won’t be entitled to any fee.

How do you let a contract run on a starting player? Don't get it unless his playing hardball with them but then you shouldn't be starting him

 

[dr. bellows]

How do you let a contract run on a starting player? Don't get it unless his playing hardball with them but then you shouldn't be starting him

Hopeless. I guess that explains why they are waiting until the middle of their season to bring him over. A free hit for them, and if it doesn't work out no big loss. I have my doubts as to whether Bodo/Glimt is a good fit for Natta but I thought at least the Jets should collect a good fee.

 

[dr. bellows]

Farrell being reported as loaned to Western Sydney Wanderers

Is Gersbach doing poorly? I'd be interested to hear the thoughts of WSW fans. Without following the Sydney teams too closely, I would have thought Macarthur would have been a more likely destination but maybe I'm well wide of the mark on this.

 

[grazorblade]

If this comes off it is really showing how it is done


long term contract so you can't be shortchanged
early exposure to regular football so he is an experienced player by the time he is standing out in the league

 

[Bowden]

If this comes off it is really showing how it is done


long term contract so you can't be shortchanged
early exposure to regular football so he is an experienced player by the time he is standing out in the league

100% the model to follow. Well done Adelaide

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Jacob Farrell to Western Sydney Wanderers on loan from Portsmouth set to be announced imminently and is close to being a done deal according to Newscorp.

 

[JS96]

If this comes off it is really showing how it is done


long term contract so you can't be shortchanged
early exposure to regular football so he is an experienced player by the time he is standing out in the league

Exactly. The clubs should be raking it in for the best talents and it'll balance the books nicely.

 

[melbcityguy]

If this comes off it is really showing how it is done


long term contract so you can't be shortchanged
early exposure to regular football so he is an experienced player by the time he is standing out in the league

Wowza is that an a league record? That's a fair bit of coin going to Adelaide

 

[grazorblade]

Wowza is that an a league record? That's a fair bit of coin going to Adelaide

Adelaide United need 2mil a year to cover their academy. Irankunda+kikianis alone must cover costs for at least 6 years right?

What I don't understand is A league costs though so its hard to know what this means for long term viability

We know they spend 2 million on academies
4.8 million on player budget
1 million on stadium hire
at least 200k on travel

but that only gets you to 8 mil a year. I've heard clubs claim they spend 18mil a year....

 

[JS96]

What were the ins and outs about the Balard and Silvera deals? I know many contracts expired but the Mariners should be sitting on a pile of gold. Are sell on clauses also possible to get 10% of any future sale?

 

[AUFC_Fan]

If this comes off it is really showing how it is done


long term contract so you can't be shortchanged
early exposure to regular football so he is an experienced player by the time he is standing out in the league

Given Heracles have apparently never paid over €1m for a player, I doubt we’re getting anywhere near that much

 

[AUFC_Fan]

Luke Ivanovic has signed for newly-promoted Finnish side Turun Palloseura

 

[AUFC_Fan]

Apparently Michael Vonja signed for Croatian third tier side NK Trnje

Believe James York is now the only Western player to still be without a new club.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Daniel De Silva has moved to Olympic Kingsway ahead of NPL Western Australia season 2026 getting underway, returning to the club where he began his footballing career as a free agent after being delisted by Macarthur at the end of last season.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Jacob Farrell on loan to Western Sydney Wanderers from Portsmouth reportedly a done deal, with interim head coach Gary van Egmond talking him up in the pre-match press conference ahead of their game against Melbourne City tomorrow.

 

[JS96]

Ridiculous to loan Farrell back to Australia. They couldn't find a League 1 club or German 3rd tier? It's a wasted 6 months when there are fewer matches on offer and he's too familiar with the league.

 

[JS96]

Daniel De Silva has moved to Olympic Kingsway ahead of NPL Western Australia season 2026 getting underway, returning to the club where he began his footballing career as a free agent after being delisted by Macarthur at the end of last season.

Goes to show again all that early hype and being put on a pedestal rarely leads to much.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

https://wswanderersfc.com.au/news/wanderers-secure-loan-signing-of-jacob-farrell-from-portsmouth-fc/

Jacob Farrell to Western Sydney Wanderers on loan from Portsmouth officially a done deal. He'll be at the club through the end of A-League Men season 2025-26, and will be available for selection following his international transfer clearance.

 

[AUFC_Fan]

Goes to show again all that early hype and being put on a pedestal rarely leads to much.

He was good at Macarthur when he was fit. Just a shame that he was injured all the time.