Melbourne Victory is poised to sign Greek national team captain Giorgios Karagounis to lead the team's assault on the 2013-14 A-League title.

The club is currently in negotiations with the vastly experienced midfielder, who, like Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, is looking for a new club after being released by English Premier League team Fulham in the off season.

Giorgios Karagounis. Credit:Getty Images

It is understood Victory coach Ange Postecoglou met with the midfielder, who is a set piece specialist, in Athens earlier this month to sell the idea of a move to the A-League to the former Panathinaikos, Inter Milan and Benfica star.

He could play a key role for Postecoglou's side, anchoring the midfield either alongside current Socceroo Mark Milligan, or allowing the Victory boss to drop Milligan back to play as a central defender, a position which Victory needs to shore up if it is to mount a serious challenge for the next championship.