Former Barcelona Boss Xavi Holds Man United Talks as Pressure Ramps Up on Erik Ten Hag
Xavi Hernandez is emerging as a potential target for Manchester United if the club decide to sack manager Erik ten Hag.
Mail Sport understands that intermediaries have made contact with the former Barcelona star twice in the last few months.
A four-man delegation led by chief executive Omar Berrada flew out to Barcelona last Thursday, although United sources say that a number of high-level meetings have taken place in the Catalan capital recently because co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been there to support Ineos Britannia sailing team in their battle with New Zealand for the America’s Cup.
But it has also fuelled speculation that Xavi could be a contender if Ten Hag is axed after two-and-half years in charge.
Ten Hag’s assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy would be an obvious short-term replacement – and Xavi has also made it clear that he doesn’t want to coach in Spain again.
