SYDNEY FC'S new sister club relationship with Shanghai Shenhua could bear early fruit, with exciting Chinese international Sun Xiang - whose spectacular goal consigned the Socceroos to their first home defeat in a World Cup qualifier in 27 years, at Homebush Bay last June - emerging as a prime recruiting target for next season.

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james duncan of Sydney

FourFourTwo Belief Factor: 8/10 - Sydney need defenders and playmakers so he'll be a definite target if a deal can be done.