A-League News: Melbourne's Archie Thompson wants to stay with Victory, new contract talks ongoing

Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson hopes he and the Australian club can work out a new deal that will keep him at the side for the remainder of his career.

The 32-year-old, the A-League’s all-time leading scorer, spoke to Australian media recently about the situation.

"I've been here already for five years and can't see myself being anywhere else. You don't know where football can take you, but we've started talking."

Fulham And Wolves Look To A-League For Preseason Action

Next season EPL sides Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers will travel to Australia to face the Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory in preseason action this July.

Australia's A-League, along with the EPL, both begin league competition in August.

"This is an historic and momentous occasion for Perth Glory and football in Western Australia," said Perth Glory Owner & Chairman Tony Sage to local media present at the announcement.

"I’ve made a commitment to give something to Western Australia, enhance the profile of football in this state and take Perth Glory back to the top and this is just part of that commitment."

Fulham’s arrival in western Australia will see Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer back in his native country.

July 10 - Perth Glory vs. Wolverhampton Wolves (Members Equity Stadium)
July 11 - Melbourne Victory vs. Fulham (Etihad Stadium)
July 15 - North Queensland Fury vs. Wolverhampton and Perth Glory vs. Fulham (Members Equity Stadium)