Geria started on the bench for Friday night's match against crosstown rivals Melbourne City adding to speculation that he is on the verge of joining JEF United.

The 24-year-old has been a target of the J2 outfit before, but this time it looks like both clubs have reached a deal.

Muscat told Fox Sports before the crunch derby: "Look I haven't got any further to say on the matter.

"(i'm) looking forward to the game coming up in a matter of moments so that's where the concentration lays."

Geria has just one Socceroos cap but is viewed as a potential long-term prospect for the national team.

His loss at the pointy end of the season is far from ideal for Victory who are seeking to rein in third-placed City leading into the playoffs.

Geria was part of Victory's 2014/15 Premiership-Championship and 2015 FFA Cup winning team.