Collingwood defender Heritier Lumumba has nominated Melbourne as the club he wants to be traded to.

The premiership backman and former All-Australian has informed the Demons and Collingwood of his preference to be traded several hundred metres down the road to Melbourne.

Heritier Lumumba wants to move to Melbourne. Credit:Getty Images

North Melbourne was also keen on securing Lumumba after he was told by Collingwood to find a new club, despite having a contract with the Magpies for next season.

Lumumba's relationship with North coach Brad Scott and football director Geoff Walsh – he knew both from their time at Collingwood - as well as North's position in the top four were persuasive, but in the end the Demons were believed to have offered superior financial terms.