Johnson likely to sign with BBL Scorchers

Former Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson says he is close to signing with the Perth Scorchers.

Former Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson is close to signing with the Perth Scorchers. (AAP)

Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson says he will most likely sign with the Perth Scorchers in the T20 Big Bash League.

Johnson, who played in the Indian Premier League after retiring from international cricket last year, with both Perth and the Brisbane Heat interested in signing the 34-year-old.

"I haven't played in the Big Bash in my whole career, so I'm looking forward to getting out there and maybe having a crack," Johnson told Fox Sports.