Newcastle Jets marquee striker Joel Griffiths is the subject of a reported $1m offer from Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan – the same club they face in their inaugural ACL fixture in March.

The transfer would mean a reunion of Griffiths brothers with Ryan currently playing for the Chinese club.

But Luo, who was involved in the ill-fated move of China's Yuning Zhang to Queensland Roar in 2006, says problems with internal politics makes China a poor destination for A-League footballers.

"I don't recommend it for A-League players," he told au.fourfourtwo.com from China today.

"I don't like it. I've lost confidence in Chinese football. It's not like Australia... too much politics. Too much bullshit. I hate it."

Luo says he has around three players who he'd like to bring to Australia.

"I think the standard of the Chinese Super League is roughly the same as the A-League," he added.

Sydney FC have just announced a partnership with Shanghai Shenhua – and could sign Chinese international Sun Xiang as a result of this link.

Previously, Sydney coach John Kosmina had success with Chinese striker Shengqing Qu at Adelaide United.

However, Zhang's stint at Suncorp was disastrous. The player was never fit and left mid-season to get married in China. He was soon off-loaded.

"Lucky for Aussie players with the new policy that means an AFC player can move to another AFC country and not be included as a visa player," added Luo.

The Asian berth provision means a player from the 46-member Asian Football Confederation could be added to team rosters above and beyond the usual foreign player quota of three in what's been termed the "3+1" rule.

"That's good," said Luo. "But I not recommend they come to China."