Carlton are interested in the possible return of Eddie Betts but are yet to discuss in detail what it would entail to land the goalkicker, who left the club to switch to Adelaide at the end of 2013.

There were reports out of South Australia on Thursday night that the 32-year-old would return to the club that recruited him in the 2005 pre-season draft, and while football sources suggested that could happen, the Blues have not determined how it would take place nor their level of interest.

Eddie Betts in 2013. Credit:Mal Fairclough

The Crows are aware of the rumblings around Betts' future and are keen to make changes to their list after missing finals for the second season in a row, but their official view is that the much-loved forward is a contracted player and a champion of the club.

Betts' contract, estimated to be about $600,000 a season, still has one year to run and the Blues would not want to take on his contract if they chose to recruit him.