Adelaide forward Mitch McGovern has requested a trade away from the troubled AFL club.

The 23-year-old still has two years to run on his current contract but it has been widely reported he is unsettled at the club that has fallen from last year’s grand final to 12th spot this season.

“We are open minded and happy to explore the options available with Mitch and his manager. However the needs of the club will be held as a high priority in any possible negotiation, especially given he is a contracted player,” Crows football boss Brett Burton said.