Melbourne Victory

After a busy month, ESPN's Joey Lynch has run the rule over some of the most notable incomings and outgoings in the Australian top flight.

Arthur Diles is adamant he can be the man to take Melbourne Victory back to the promised land after the former interim boss was named the club's full-time A-League Men head coach.

Tony Popovic has thrown down the gauntlet to Daniel Arzani and other Socceroos hopefuls, declaring that only those who can raise their game to an elite level will "survive."

Awer Mabil is on the hunt for a new club after the fringe Socceroos winger was released by Grasshoppers, while Jason Geria has netted a move to Albirex Niigata.

Patrick Kisnorbo has joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant coach following his sudden exit as Melbourne Victory boss.

Yonatan Cohen's stunning goal draws first blood for City in their Melbourne Derby clash against Victory.

Blindsided by Patrick Kisnorbo's move to quit the club, a "disappointed" Melbourne Victory leadership has told ESPN they quickly moved to cut ties, insisting they are well-placed to move on and succeed despite the coach's exit.

Melbourne Victory managing director Caroline Carnegie wants to "tidy up" the status of 777 Partners' minority stake as soon as possible as the club seeks to turn around its troubling financial situation.

Melbourne Victory head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has left the club after just seven A-League Men games at the helm.

Former Portugal winger Nani, who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United, announced his retirement from professional football.