HARRY KEWELL'S management has accused some A-League clubs of grossly misrepresenting the demands made by the Socceroos star for a possible return to Australia and says he would play on a purely incentive-based deal here that would depend on his ability to increase crowds and club revenue.

Since it was reported last week that Kewell was considering returning to Australia to finish his career, there has been widespread speculation about the 32-year-old's asking price. Some reports, linked with negotiations with the Melbourne Heart, have stated Kewell demanded at least $2.5 million a season as well as bonuses such as a beach house, a percentage of gate takings, two luxury cars and even a role for his actress wife, Sheree Murphy, in a local soap opera.

Posing 'zero financial risk' ... Harry Kewell. Credit:Reuters

However, Kewell's manager, Bernie Mandic, said that to play here Kewell would be walking away from guaranteed contracts in the Middle East worth up to $US 6million ($5.7m) a season for an entirely incentive-based deal if he chose to play in the A-League.

''Harry and I have never, and will never, ask any club in Australia to guarantee any predetermined amount of money to be paid to Harry for playing for an Australian club,'' Mandic wrote in a letter to the Herald.