Australia's midfielder James Troisi celebrates 1-1 during the friendly football match Germany vs Australia in Kaiserslautern, southern Germany on March 25, 2015. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL ROLAND (Photo credit should read DANIEL ROLAND/AFP/Getty Images)

James Troisi is on the brink of returning to Melbourne, as reports suggest that the 28-year-old Socceroo will sign with the Melbourne Victory on Monday.

The Australian's Chief soccer writer Ray Gatt broke the news on Twitter this morning, suggesting that the deal would be completed today.

Troisi has played in Belgium, Saudi Arabia and China since leaving the A-League, with the winger most recently plying his trade with Liaoning Whowin in China.

His career in China never took off, just featuring three times for Liaoning. Should the move be completed, Troisi will be brought in as a likely replacement for Gui Finkler who made the move across the ditch to sign for Wellington Phoenix after last season.