Greater Western Sydney midfielder Matthew Kennedy has requested a trade to Carlton.

Kennedy's manager David Trotter confirmed reports on Trade Radio on Tuesday his client wants to be a Blue in 2018.

"We can confirm Matt Kennedy has requested a trade to CarltonFC," he said.

After just three games in his debut season, Kennedy averaged 17 disposals from 16 games in 2017 including a career-high 28 disposals against West Coast in round 10.

More to come.