Tokyo: FC Tokyo are eyeing an ambitious swoop on Barcelona and Spain great Xavi Hernandez, joining a list of suitors thought to include Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

The Japanese outfit has begun making overtures to the World Cup-winning midfielder via intermediaries, the Nikkan sports said. FC Tokyo, currently seventh in the 18-team J-League first division, have yet to make an official offer for 34-year-old Xavi, with a team official telling the daily that no formal decision has been made.