Manchester United have been linked with Xavi amid pressure on Erik ten Hag sparking speculation about potential changes to the starting line-up.
Despite Ten Hag being permitted to bring in new signings worth £200m over the summer, the club is yet to hit top form and they could struggle to finish in the Premier League's top four this term.
United are still languishing in the lower half of the table, even after their victory over Brentford on Saturday, and have netted fewer league goals than Wolves, who are currently at the bottom of the table.
Xavi, now a free agent after ending his tenure with the La Liga club last season, could be a less costly option for United as they wouldn't need to pay hefty compensation and the former midfielder has been linked in some quarters with a move to Old Trafford. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag responds to Jose Mourinho comments on Manchester United READ MORE: Manchester United plan for Sekou Kone after first-team training debut and squad number confirmed However, he may wish to bring in his own signings.