MELBOURNE City could launch a bid for Melbourne Victory’s title-winning left-back Daniel Georgievski, as John van’t Schip prepares for a recruiting blitz.

City will be one of the most active teams in the off-season, although Kevin Muscat’s Victory could set the agenda.

Victory is confident of retaining Archie Thompson, though they must hope that Georgievski accepts a pay cut. Both players were offered a new deal before they departed for their end-of-season trip.

Georgievski is also considering a return to Europe, which would help his international career. He still plays for Macedonia.

Victory are hoping to fill the final pieces by securing Perth Glory keeper Danny Vukovic, who’s also being courted by Western Sydney and Newcastle Jets.

media_camera Georgievski was a part of Melbourne Victory’s recent A-League success.

Grand final keeper Lawrence Thomas will stay on, as will midfielder Jesse Makarounas, although winger Connor Pain could reassess his future if Thompson stays.

It’s understood that attacker Jamie Maclaren is also a Victory target, however Perth Glory is playing hardball.

City has made an offer for Socceroos right-back Ivan Franjic and has also expressed interest in Sydney FC winger Corey Gameiro.

It’s also believed that City is planning on filling one of its visa spots with an experienced English Premier League keeper, despite Tando Velaphi’s impressive form.

City is yet to decide whether it will offer Argentine Jonatan Germano and midfielder Massimo Murdocca new deals.