THE A-League has become the new English Premier League, with two more of the Young Socceroos' overseas-based players contemplating a return home.

Fulham's Ryan Williams and Celtic's Jackson Irvine all lavished praise on the A-League and believe it could help them make their European dreams become a reality.

And last night fellow Young Socceroo Jamie Maclaren, who recently parted company with Blackburn Rovers after two years on their books, was revealed as a Perth Glory signing.

Williams and Irvine have a year to run on their contracts but may seek loan moves.

Williams, the brother of Socceroo Rhys Williams, said former Fulham teammate Corey Gameiro's successful loan stint at Wellington (he's since signed for Sydney FC) has made them take notice.

"Yeah for sure, I love Australia and the A-League has gone through the roof, there's loads of (overseas) clubs watching so it's something I'm thinking pretty strongly about," Williams said.

"I spoke to Fulham and we think the best thing for me to do is go on loan, so we are just having a look around to see what's available and who needs what."

Irvine, who has joined Celtic for a pre-season camp in Germany, skippered Australia in the final match and was one of Paul Okon's most consistent performers at the U20 World Cup.

"It's an option, anything's possible. There's no restriction on loan moves so you never know but I've got no idea what will happen now," Irvine said.

"I do need to be playing regular first-team football, especially in the last year of my contract so we'll see what happens but I want to do my best at Celtic.

"Celtic can always bring in more players. I'm primarily a midfielder but I'm also a defender and it's two positions we've got lots of players - Victor Wanyama, Beram Kayal and Scott Brown, experienced full internationals for their countries are the guys you're trying to get a game in front of."

Maclaren, who pipped Mustafa Amini for a spot in the World Cup squad, is a goalscoring midfielder who netted Australia's goal against Turkey.

It's understood he had offers from overseas but elected to sign for Glory with coach Alistair Edwards adopting a youth policy.

Speaking prior to signing Melbourne-born Maclaren hinted that he was likely to return to the A-League.

"I'm Australian and the A-League is looking like a quality league so I'd love to come back," Maclaren said.

"The A-League would be a step forward if I play because if I do I believe I could help a team out by getting some goals."

Originally published as Young Socceroos eye A-League return