Australia's successful management of the coronavirus and the financial uncertainty in European football has prompted unexpected players to consider the A-League,despite its own serious challenges.
Former Athletic Bilbao teammates Markel Susaeta and Beñat Etxebarria are on their way to A-League newcomers Macarthur FC,according to reports from Spain.
Macarthur FC are officially in business after a 6-0 trial match win over the Camden Tigers in their inaugural pre-season outing.
Mark Milligan will lead the Bulls in their A-League debut while a former Sydney FC fan favourite is on Macarthur's radar.
A-League newcomers set to unveil their third foreign player signing for their inaugural season.
The next A-League season is scheduled to start on December 27,with the grand final to be played before June 30.
Aleksandar Susnjar is believed to be the expansion club's 10th signing.
Macarthur FC coach Ante Milicic is no longer having to sell the club to prospective signings,with players increasingly eager to join the Bulls'impressive roster.
Matt Derbyshire,a former England youth international and a two-time golden boot winner in Cyprus,has joined Macarthur FC.
Mark Milligan thought about hanging his boots up before a conversation with Socceroo great Harry Kewell convinced him to play for as long as possible.
Mark Milligan will become Macarthur's inaugural marquee player after rejecting an approach from Western Sydney Wanderers.