Whether it's 'genuine' Gucci handbags from Shanghai, unwatchable DVDs from Kuta or sweat-trapping Premier League kits from Phuket, there's nothing that says 'I still call Australia home' like matching Bintang shorts and wife-beater for 75 cents.

In fact, we love an exotic markdown almost as much as we love recycling A-League talent... 

So the promise of matching these two made-in-heavens should be enough to loosen the purse strings and get a few club owner's tongues wagging as we head into the big winter A-League recruitment drive.

The following six familiar faces are fringe and former Socceroos (plus one converted A-League legend) that find themselves exiting the mutual termination highway and looking for (not so fresh) pastures.

Should they return to the A-League, it would be the usual nationwide lap of honour for some, while for others, a quick pit-stop in the hope of a foreign relaunch. 

But whatever the result, get strapped in because it's surely nearly time for some of these heroes' homecoming. The A-League could have a sweet Socceroo scent at the start of 2019/20. 

1. MILE JEDINAK

After dropping out of the Premier League after achieving hero-status at Crystal Palace, the 35-year-old Socceroos skipper proved he was far from kicking tyres with a sensational World Cup performance and three strong Championship years at Aston Villa.

After falling out of the first XI, he was eventually released by the Villans after helping the Midlanders to English Premier League promotion – but not before making 70 league appearances and leaving his uniquely bearded mark on Villa Park fans in the process.

"Gratitude and respect for what the claret and blue means to those who support this incredible football club," Jedinak posted after his Villa departure was announced.

"I'll always be proud to be associated with Aston Villa."

Jedi's already been heavily linked with a move to expansion side Macarthur FC when the new side enter the A-League in 2020/21, but given he'd have to find a new club in the meantime, his A-League plans may be accelerated...

Whoever he joins, after attaining such hero-status with Australia over the years, you'd think he'd become a drawcard to rival many foreign marquees. 

2. TOMI JURIC

Too soon, we hear you say? For a long-time the Socceroos' first choice striker, Juric's career has hit a real roadblock of late, culminating in his release from FC Luzern (where the goals had dried up). 

"The decision has been brewing for quite some time," sporting director Remo Meyer said after clearing Juric to speak to other clubs.

"There had been rumours about Tomi already last summer and again this winter - and we decided to give him a break to sort out his future career.

"Tomi should be free in his mind, to talk to other clubs about a possible transfer."

It wasn't long ago that he was linked with some of Switzerland's biggest clubs, so there is clearly still value to the 27-year-old and another European venture would be an option.

Asia may also be beckoning, although the man who famously turned down a $10 million Chinese Super League move to try his luck in Europe may find a vastly reduced offer a bitter pill to swallow now.

So would an A-League return, with the hopes of reigniting his lapsed goalscoring form and confidence, be an inviting move?

There's no shortage of clubs seeking a talented, physical striker and given the Socceroos forward woes, any successful move would certainly rocket him back into national team contention.

3. ROBBIE KRUSE

While a few of you might shudder at the thought of the Australian public's favourite ragdoll returning to the A-League, we reckon local clubs would be lining up to play part at in Robbie's resurgence.

German football mag Westline predicted the end of Kruse's German career with a punchy rebuke of the winger's work-ethic a couple of months ago:

“A prerequisite for a return to the squad but a different mentality, maybe a larger team spirit," the magazine noted.

"Especially in the crisis, Kruse abandoned his comrades and did not show that he was fighting the trend with all his might.”

But despite the bitter farewell, there are clear reasons why he's still a mouth-watering prospect after Kruse announced his split from 2.Bundesliga club VfL Bochum.

For a start, Kruse has a plenty of top flight experience and has generally managed to carve out game-time whenever fit, despite facing stiff competition in big clubs and lengthy periods out with injury.

He's a renowned work-horse and while the legs are a little shaky after a grimacing list of operations, it hasn't hampered his desire or love for the game.

Perhaps the reason why Socceroos fans have been so quick to rue Kruse's inconsistency at international level is because most of us can remember all too well just how devastating he used to be (and has shown he still can be at club level). 

Now 30-years-old, there aren't too many wingers in the A-league who could boast Kruse's versatility and intelligent positioning.

So those much-maligned shortcomings may actually be vastly reduced at this level and we may see a slight return towards the Kruse of old, bamboozling defenders and showcasing the phenomenal control that once set the world alight, all those years ago. 

4. NIKITA RUKAVYTSYA

With his Maccabi Haifa contact set to expire at the end of this month, the 31-year-old Socceroos winger could be looking towards a third A-League spell - except this one might be conclusive in terms of career.

Rukavytsya has actually excelled during his time in Israel, boasting patches of fantastic goalscoring form in a fruitful move into a striking position. The Ukrainian-born footballer also has Israeli citizenship, which would make a stay in the country no issue. 

But an A-League move may prove enticing for a variety of reasons. At his current age and in good form, he could still accrue a marquee wage Down Under, although this may be his last chance to do so.

The lifestyle in Australia and the shift in focus from the Israeli Premier League may be a welcome shift for the fringe Socceroo. He's also fallen out of favour with the national team and while Arnie's proven relatively Eurocentric, a sweet spell would certainly get Rukavystya noticed.

Given Rukavytsya's experience under Tony Popovic at the Wanderers, a move back to where it all begun at Perth Glory is also a dark horse, with the winger previously noting that he still holds a soft spot for the West.

“Perth is great - I love the city and it's like home to me now. The club was good and the fans were great - I miss it a lot even now," he previously told FTBL.

“I think my time in the A-League was a great education. It was so good for me as a young player to get that experience of playing in a professional team with so many other great players to learn from.”

5. BESART BERISHA

Despite never getting close to a Socceroos shirt, the Albanian-Kosovan-Australian has one of the biggest Australian football pedigrees on this list and those in the know tip-him to make an A-League return next season.

The league's all-time record goalscorer departed Melbourne Victory after a glittering time in Melbourne and would always we a welcome squad addition to any A-League club.

But at 33 and following a lean J-League spell at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Berisha may be best served at one of the league's regional clubs, where his poacher's instinct and big-game sensibility could once again wreak havoc.

For Archie Thompson, following Berisha's recent 'holiday' in Australia, an A-League return is a no brainer for both parties.

"He’s obviously not getting any game time being over here in Australia," Thompson said on Fox Sports' Sunday Shootout. "It’d be great to see him back.

"I mean he doesn’t take up a foreign spot now so if he does decide to come to Australia he’s not taking up any places." 

6. RYAN McGOWAN

An alumni of the mighty Para Hills Knights, McGowan is unique in this list in that he has never made an A-League appearance, skipping the fledgling competition in 2006 to follow his Scottish heritage and take up a role at Heart of Midlothian.

A whopping 13 years later it seems McGowan's decorated overseas career may finally be coming to an end, with his latest spot at Bradford City in doubt after a loan spell back to the Scottish Premier League with Dundee.

It's truly the end of an era for McGowan.

Unlike many modern fullbacks, McGowan wasn't blessed with a sterling array of attacking attributes, but a series of solid career decisions, determined consistency and an unwavering skillset have ensured McGowan racked up an admirable 20 Socceroos caps.

His latest move, a season-loan from League One side Bradford City, where McGowan featured regularly and led the Bantams to a respectable 11th-placed finish, to Dundee FC, city rivals to Dundee United where McGowan dominated in 2015, followed a similar trajectory.

At 29, McGowan still has the legs to match his footballing intelligence and would be a major coup for any A-League club, assuming the curiosity to finally taste Australian competition proves too great at this stage of his career.

Western United are rumoured to be hot on the heels of the fullback, but will have to likely battle the Aussie's love of Scotland if they're going to lure him back this early.

"Scotland was a major part of my life, not only as a footballer, but for me as a person," McGowan previously said after his first move out of the UK, to Chinese club Shandong Luneng.

"But you never know in football. You kind of move contract to contract."