Iain Hume (left) is in line to rejoin Kerala Blasters

Iain Hume will return to Kerala Blasters for the next edition of the Indian Super League (ISL), Sky sources understand.

Hume played for Kerala in the inaugural ISL, helping the Cochin-based outfit - who at the time were managed by former England goalkeeper David James - reach the final of the competition.

Kerala will be managed next season by Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant at Manchester United, Rene Meulensteen.

Hume won the league last season with Atletico Kolkata

Former Leicester striker Hume has spent the last two seasons at Atletico Kolkata, winning the title with them last season.

The Edinburgh-born forward has been named in the team of the season in each of the three editions of the ISL and is the highest goalscorer in the history of the competition, with 23 goals.