Adelaide swingman Billy Frampton is understood to have declared his desire to be traded to Collingwood this off-season.

Frampton has been linked to the Magpies in recent weeks, with Craig McRae's side looking to bolster their key-position stocks for 2023.

The 25-year-old Frampton has proven to show an ability to play at either end of the ground this year, initially joining the Crows as a forward before impressing in defence against the Tigers and Bulldogs earlier this year.

Unsigned for next season and recently holding his exit meeting at West Lakes, Frampton has now reportedly disclosed his preference for a move to the Magpies, according to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

The decision is the first of several anticipated movers reportedly hoping to land at Olympic Park this off-season, with Lions free agent Dan McStay, Giants forward Bobby Hill and Suns midfielder Brayden Fiorini also linked to Collingwood.

Frampton recently expressed his openness to find a third AFL club this off-season when speaking to media after his exit interview earlier this week.

"I love the boys, I love the place but for my career the best move might be to move on so we’ll see," he said.

Frampton managed just the six appearances for Adelaide this season, tallying just 24 matches at AFL level since making his debut with Port Adelaide in 2018.

The Western Australian product swapped the Power for the Crows at the end of 2019.

Collingwood nor Adelaide have confirmed Frampton's decision to request a move to the Magpies.