Sydney FC are in talks to sign former Iranian international forward Reza Ghoochannejhad in what would be a massive boost to their A-League title hopes and forthcoming AFC Champions League campaign.

The Herald understands the Sky Blues are close to securing the 31-year-old on a loan deal for the remainder of the season from Cypriot powerhouse APOEL FC.

Gucci man: Reza Ghoochannejhad celebrates after scoring for Iran at the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia. He could be back in the country soon if his proposed deal with Sydney FC is completed. Credit:Reuters

Ghoochannejhad - nicknamed 'Gucci' - scored 17 goals in 44 appearances for Iran before retiring after last year's World Cup in Russia, where he was part of Carlos Queiroz's squad but did not play a minute.

Prior to joining APOEL, he played two seasons for SC Heerenveen, where he bagged 27 goals in 67 Eredivisie matches.