Xavi ‘demands’ £83m signing as ‘replacement for Ten Hag’ as INEOS ‘considers’ selling ‘dissatisfied’ star

Former FC Barcelona head coach Xavi has reportedly ‘demanded’ a new signing to replace Erik ten Hag while Manchester United are ‘holding talks’.

Ten Hag is under pressure at Man Utd He is one of the favorites to sack the next Premier League coach.

Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League last season, Ten Hags kept his job after Man Utd won the FA Cup.

The Red Devils were linked with several potential successors over the summer, but Ten Hag signed a one-year contract extension to commit his future to the Premier League giants.

However, Ten Hag has very low creditworthiness and could have used a positive start to the 2024/25 season. The pressure on him has eased somewhat after a much-needed win against Brentford at the weekend, but he will be under increased scrutiny if Man Utd struggle against Fenerbahce and/or West Ham this week.

A report from The Daily Mail Claims Former Barcelona coach Xavi – who has been unemployed since leaving the La Liga giants at the end of last season – is an option to replace Ten Hag.

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The report claims.

“Mail Sport understands that intermediaries have made contact with the former Barcelona star twice in recent months.

“A four-person delegation led by chief executive Omar Berrada flew to Barcelona last Thursday, although United sources say a series of high-level meetings have recently taken place in the Catalan capital because co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was there to support sailing team Ineos Britannia in the fight with New Zealand for the America’s Cup.

“But it has also fueled speculation that Xavi could be a contender if Ten Hag is sacked after two and a half years as coach.”

“Ten Hag’s assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy would be an obvious short-term replacement – ​​and Xavi has also made it clear that he does not want to train in Spain again.”

A report in Spain says Xavi would be willing to join Man Utd but he has “demanded” a signing “to replace Ten Hag”. It is said that his “a central desire is the arrival of Raphinha.”

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It was reported in the summer that Barcelona were willing to offload Raphinha to raise money for new signings, but the former Leeds United star has been superb this season. He has six goals and eight assists in twelve appearances in all competitions.

Nevertheless, the report states that Barcelona are still willing to offload Raphinha and that he could be a “solution” for Man Utd.

“Barcelona would be willing to let him go, but only if they received an offer of almost €100m (£83m), which is a high price for anyone interested in his services.”

“Manchester United, meanwhile, is considering selling Marcus Rashford, who has not made the expected impact this season.”

“The possible arrival of Raphinha at the English club would be seen as a solution to replace the England international and form a top trident alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.”

Rashford has recently been urged to revive his career in Serie A As the ‘unhappy’ Man Utd star was accused of ‘not caring’