The transfer saga involving Sydney FC goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic has taken another twist with state league team Sydney United emerging as the latest club looking to sign the want-away shot-stopper.

Fairfax Media understands the NSW National Premier League runners-up are looking to throw the 29-year-old a lifeline by offering him a contract to join the club for the 2017 season. Janjetovic has been given indefinite leave of absence by Sydney FC for personal reasons after the goalkeeper grew frustrated with the limited game-time he has received this season after losing his starting position to Danny Vukovic.

Janjetovic is understood to be looking to leave Sydney FC in the January transfer window with Western Sydney Wanderers emerging as the most likely destination. However, if he fails to seal a deal with Sydney's cross-town rivals, he will likely be given a chance to resurrect his career with Sydney United.

Janjetovic spent four seasons at Edensor Park before joining Sydney FC in 2012 and under the proposed deal to return to Sydney United, he will start the 2017 National Premier League season with the club.