Football personality Garry Lyon has signalled a possible return to television in 2017, with industry talk the former Melbourne captain could switch to Channel Seven, according to reports.

Lyon left Channel Nine's popular AFL Footy Show at the start of this year because of mental health issues.

It followed on from a falling out with best friend and fellow panellist Billy Brownless after Lyon started a relationship with Brownless' ex-wife.

Lyon has told friends he is ready to return to television next year, News Corp reported on Wednesday night.