🚨LATEST🚨 Manchester United in Talks with Barcelona Legend for Managerial Position: Report

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag continues to face immense pressure, even after a 2-1 win against Brentford in their last match. This victory, which took place at Old Trafford, moved United to 12th in the Premier League standings after eight games. However, their negative goal difference and a six-point gap from the top four show that the team is still dealing with serious issues.
Reports suggest that there was consideration over the summer to replace Ten Hag, but the Ineos group was unable to identify a suitable candidate, leading them to stick with the Dutch manager despite his struggles.
Manchester United Considering Former Barcelona Boss
Speculation around Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United continues, with names like Graham Potter and Eddie Howe frequently being mentioned as potential successors. However, with Thomas Tuchel now having taken the England national team job, he is no longer in the running. Still, several high-profile managers across Europe have caught the eye of Manchester United’s sporting directors following their summer search.
According to the Daily Mail, Xavi, a former Barcelona player and manager, has risen to the top of United’s managerial wishlist. It is reported that Xavi has communicated with Manchester United officials through intermediaries in recent months. After winning La Liga during his three-year stint at Barcelona, he was evaluated by United when he left Camp Nou last summer. Should United part ways with Ten Hag, they are ready to pursue Xavi again.
Omar Berrada is said to have led a four-person delegation to Barcelona last Thursday, although the details of their discussions remain unclear. Xavi has indicated he has no plans to manage in Spain again due to his deep connection with Barcelona, fueling further speculation. He started his managerial career in Qatar with Al-Sadd, earning praise before returning to Barcelona in 2021. Xavi’s leadership helped the team secure the La Liga title in 2023, with a strong defensive record, despite suffering a defeat to Manchester United in the Europa League knockou
t stages.