MARK Bosnich has urged Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill to consider returning to the A-League.

The call comes on the back of Harry Kewell headlining the competition this year.

Kewell has been linked to Melbourne Victory with an official announcement imminent.

Neill yesterday was confirmed as a target of US club Seattle Sounders.

"Lucas could do far much more here for our A-League being the Australian captain," former Socceroo, now Fox Sports football analyst, Bosnich said.

"You never, never know. He could have a personal ambition to play in America."

Bosnich, the former Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea gloveman, who made guest appearances for Central Coast in 2008, believes Neill will monitor Kewell's influence on the A-League.

Bosnich said Kewell's success may by the catalyst not only for Neill's return but also an influx of high-profile Socceroos, including Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill.

Bosnich, however, said playing at home in front of familiar audiences also may damage the reputations of legendary Socceroos who cannot adjust to the A-League.

"The other boys will be waiting to see if Harry comes and what type of effect he has on the A-League ," Bosnich said.

"If he comes, the other boys will see what sort of price range Harry would get and what type of effect he would have on the game.

"They'd see how it all goes for Harry before they think about coming back.

"It's not easy coming back, the A-League is of a good standard. It was always on my mind especially for the guest games I played in. What if you come back and things go a little bit pear shaped?"

The Sounders communications director Frank McDonald yesterday revealed Neill definitely was on the radar with the club set to make an announcement before mid July when the Major League Soccer transfer window again is open to trade.

"While we may have an interest in a player of Lucas Neill's qual- ity, we are always searching for players who can make us stronger," McDonald said.

"However, we are always tracking multiple players at various positions.

"Be assured that when we have reached terms with a player, we will have a statement."

Turkish media has reported that Neill - the former Galatasaray defender - has agreed to terms with the Sounders.

Neill, 33, in 2008 was a focal figure in the Sydney Wanderers' bid for an A-League licence.

Football Federation Australia last year rejected the club's bid.

The club was set to be based in Sydney's greater western sub- urbs - a key breeding ground for young talent.