FFA today confirmed it has amended the marquee regulations so that A-League clubs may now pay two players, one Australian and one non-Australian, outside the salary cap.

The change has precipitated suggestions that A-League clubs, many of whom are struggling financially, will look to lure current Socceroos back home.

But while Muscat lauds the move as a great positive for the competition, he doesn't believe it will lead to an influx of Socceroos seeking a homecoming.

"It's positive. It means that most clubs can have a look and not necessarily have to go overseas to pay someone outside the salary cap," he said.

"We're certainly comfortable with the fact, now you can sign an Australian-based and an overseas based player as a marquee."

But Muscat believes that the main motivations for overseas-based players returning home are not financially-based.

"I'm in regular contact with the boys and it does come a point in your career when you think 'I've had enough of this, I want to get back to my family and my roots'," he said.

"I'm pretty sure with the majority players of the ilk of Bresciano, Grella and these guys I'm more than sure that the financial side of things won't determine if they want to come back when you've been away for as long a period as they have.

"It's all about coming back and setting up your family once again."

Muscat does not believe the change will greatly affect how Melbourne Victory approach their recruiting and he thinks financial worries at other clubs will prevent a Socceroos influx ahead of next season.

He added: "I think we've gone about it a bit differently, having Archie and he's been a tremendous servant to the club and we've gone about it that way.

"But I think now the clubs have got an option to seriously consider having one of each. I think the financial situation of the clubs at the moment will probably discourage that."

Victory CEO Geoff Miles agrees that the change could prove a double-edged sword for clubs which are struggling financially.

"The concept of bringing back another Australian player is a good one and I'm sure will pose and opportunity and a challenge for clubs," he said.

"It's something for every club to consider. I'm sure every club will want to be competitive and take up those opportunities."