FORMER Barcelona and Real Madrid striker Javier Saviola is interested in finding an A-League club.

Fox Sports understands the 34-year-old Argentine, who left River Plate in January, would be keen on exploring Australia as his next career choice.

However, no formal offer has been put to the striker yet. While Football Federation Australia has publicly stated its desire to see the A-League return to a strategy of signing marquee names to boost the buzz around the competition, there is still some uncertainty among potential suitors for Saviola as to how much of a contribution the roof body will make to such a deal.

Argentinian forward Javier Saviola shoots and scores during the 2006 World Cup. Source: AFP

It is understood this has made it tricky for agents and clubs to advance negotiations for this type of player. It would be a deal in the vicinity of $3m; clubs such as Perth Glory, Adelaide United or Newcastle Jets have been mentioned as potential suitors.

Saviola, who scored 11 goals for his country between 2006 and 2007, burst onto the scene as a teen at River Plate, winning the South American footballer of the year at 18, before making a high profile move to Barca in 2001.

FC Barcelona's striker Javier Pedro Saviola celebrates after scoring. Source: AFP

He scored 60 goals in 146 games between 2001 and 2004, but then spent time on loan at Monaco and Sevilla.

After scoring 12 goals for Barcelona in 2006-07, he joined fierce rival Real Madrid on a free transfer.

Real Madrid's Javier Saviola (R). Source: AP

From there, Saviola has been a football journeyman, playing for Benfica (2009-2012), Malaga (2012-201), Olympiacos (2013-2014) and Hellas Verona (2014-2015) before a return home to Buenos Aires.

The interest comes amidst renewed speculation linking Ronaldinho to Australia, as well as continued efforts to lure Tim Cahill back home.