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SCOTT McDONALD could be set to quit Motherwell this week after being offered a dream return to the Australian A-League with Western Sydney Wanderers.

The former Celtic striker signed a new one year deal at Fir Park earlier this month after a proposed with a switch to join Neil Lennon at Hibs fell through amid a great deal of acrimony .

But, days after pledging his future to Mark McGhee's men, McDonald was shocked to receive a life changing proposal from down under where he is wanted by the Wanderers who are preparing for a crack at next season's Asian Champions League.

It's understood McDonald has spent the last week agonising over the decision after holding talks with manager Tony Popovic.

The 32-year-old has also held heart-to-heart talks with McGhee and Motherwell's general manager Alan Burrows as he agonises over the decision.

But, so long as Motherwell agree to rip up his new deal and allow him to move as a free agent, McDonald looks set to agree to return to his homeland.