Xavi has presented Barcelona with a list of four players he would like to target if he becomes their next coach, according to reports – and it features one Manchester United player.
Barcelona recently sacked Ronald Koeman after a turbulent start to the season. After losing Lionel Messi in the summer, the new era has not got off to a good start at Camp Nou. They are now hoping to turn to club legend Xavi to turn things around.
The former midfielder is currently coaching Al Sadd in Qatar. But Barcelona want to buy him out of his contract and take him back to Catalonia. President Joan Laporta will have to travel to Qatar to negotiate directly with their counterparts if they are to reach a successful conclusion, as per AS.
Xavi will have a major rebuilding job on his hands after Barca’s third-place finish last season. After 11 games this season, they are stuck down in ninth place.
Due to their financial difficulties, it has not been easy for Barcelona to strengthen their squad. In addition to Messi, they had to let go of the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Junior Firpo and Emerson Royal.
