Frank Christian
The future of Manchester United’s head coach, Erik ten Hag, is poised for a decision in the near future.
Ten Hag is facing significant scrutiny at Old Trafford, having experienced a turbulent start to the 2024/25 Premier League season.
During the October international break, United sits at 14th place in the league, with just two victories in their first seven matches.
The club’s leadership has arranged a series of discussions to evaluate their next steps regarding Ten Hag, amidst speculation about potential replacements for the ex-Ajax manager.
Among the names being considered as his successor is Xavi Hernandez, the former Barcelona manager.
Xavi, a legendary figure at Barcelona, achieved every major accolade as a player before returning in 2021 to coach the team.
Although he led the team to a La Liga title in 2022/23, tensions between him and club president Joan Laporta emerged, resulting in his departure at the end of the last season.
The 44-year-old has expressed interest in taking on a new position after a summer break, and a role in the Premier League could be attractive to him.
According to Spanish media outlet El Nacional, Xavi is a prime target for Manchester United, and the team may pursue one of his former players to facilitate a deal.
Fermin Lopez, a player Xavi highly valued and gave his senior debut to, might be a target for a January transfer if Xavi makes the move to Manchester.
