Wellington Phoenix have locked down just five players for next season but coach Mark Rudan says he is not concerned by the lack of player retention, despite the fact most of the club's best players remain on the market. That leaves a total of 15 players off-contract at the end of the A-League campaign including Golden Boot leader Roy Krishna, who is undoubtably the highest priority to retain. GETTY IMAGES Phoenix coach Mark Rudan is not too concerned that the club has just five players locked in for next season. Everyone understands the importance of Roy Krishna and what he brings to the football club. Meanwhile, Stuff understands the Phoenix have expressed interest in signing New Zealand under-20 captain Joe Bell for next season.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2019 00:52 UTC