Man Utd News: Manchester United are talk with former Barcelona Coach Xavi to possibly succeed Eric ten Hag 

Man Utd News: Manchester United are talk with former Barcelona Coach Xavi to possibly succeed Eric ten Hag

According to a report by Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are focusing on a crucial week ahead after securing a victory against Brentford. The Reds achieved a 2-1 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.

 

 

This win followed a challenging period where United went five matches without a victory, raising concerns about manager Erik ten Hag’s future.

 

Speculation about his job intensified, especially with Thomas Tuchel linked as a potential replacement before he was appointed as the new England manager.

 

United is reportedly looking at former Barcelona manager Xavi as a potential candidate to succeed Ten Hag if the club decides to make a managerial change.

 

 

According to the Daily Mail, Xavi has been identified as the ideal manager United would want to appoint. The report indicates that the club has already initiated discussions with Xavi’s representatives regarding a future appointment.

 

Despite these developments, it is also noted that the meetings held in Barcelona in recent months were not specifically related to the potential hiring of Xavi.

 

The article emphasizes that Ten Hag’s position at United remains secure, despite the swirling rumors.

 

MEN Sport highlights that Xavi’s name being mentioned in connection with the United job is not surprising; however, the timing of this news, coming right after a win over Brentford, raises further questions.

 

 

 

Previously, during the international break, speculation about potential successors was relatively quiet, making this sudden emergence of Xavi’s name more intriguing.

 

In addition to the managerial situation, there is also an update on defender Diogo Dalot. According to Give Me Sport, Real Madrid appears to have lost interest in signing Dalot for the 2025 season.

 

This development comes as Madrid seeks a new right-back following Dani Carvajal’s injury. While Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has been mentioned as a target, Dalot was also considered.

 

 

 

 

However, the latest reports suggest that he is no longer on Madrid’s radar ahead of the January transfer window, with Tottenham’s Pedro Porro and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong reportedly on their shortlist.

 

MEN Sport notes that while the links between Dalot and Real Madrid had been speculative, the new information may alleviate concerns about his long-term future at United. The club will likely hope that Dalot can continue to be a key part of their defense for the foreseeable future.

 

 

Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidić has revealed his top five current defenders in the Premier League.

 

 

In an interview with *CGTN Sports Scene*, Vidić selected Arsenal duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, along with Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, and Manchester City’s Rúben Dias.

 

Van de Ven set the Premier League speed record, clocking 37.38 km/h during a match against Brentford in January. Van Dijk has solidified his reputation as one of the best defenders since his £75 million move to Liverpool in 2017, helping the club win six major trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League.

 

Dias has been instrumental in Manchester City’s dominance, playing a key role in their squad, which has won nine trophies, including four consecutive Premier League titles over the last four seasons.

 

 

This comes after Chelsea captain Reece James expressed optimism about the team’s potential to finish the season strongly, despite their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

 

 

James made his return to Chelsea’s starting XI after a lengthy injury absence but was replaced in the 53rd minute by Renato Viega. Following the match, James commended Chelsea’s development under new manager Enzo Maresca.

 

 

“If we step back and look at performances and what we are trying to do, we have come a long way. It is still early days; we haven’t been with the manager for long,” James told *Sky Sports* (via Fabrizio Romano).

 

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