Citizenship switch key to Guo'an swoop

Beijing club bids to avoid import rules by helping European pair become Chinese

Beijing Guo'an says it is close to completing the naturalization of two European players with a view to signing them as 'domestic imports' next season.

Fresh from its first Chinese FA Cup win in 15 years, Guo'an is already eyeing reinforcements for next term, with former Arsenal player Nico Yennaris and Norwegian youngster John Hou Saeter nearing moves to the capital club.