Fabrizio Romano has revealed that former Barcelona boss Xavi is open to becoming the new Chelsea manager.
The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist said on his YouTube channel: “My understanding, guys, after checking this is that there is nothing ongoing between Chelsea and Xavi.
“Zero. Nothing happened between Chelsea and Xavi. That’s the understanding as of today.
“Then, guys, as I always say, Xavi is a top manager. Chelsea are a top club.
“If tomorrow morning they decide to meet, I will let you know.
“But, as of today, beginning of May, zero contacts between Xavi and Chelsea.
“And this is not disrespect from Chelsea, just they are not talking to Xavi.
“There are different candidates. There are different names on the shortlist.
“What’s real on Xavi is that Xavi would love to work in England.
“Xavi feels ready for an opportunity even outside of Spain.
“Xavi feels ready for a new chapter after what he did, the important job he did at Barcelona.
“And Xavi would be open to Premier League future, similar to Andoni Iraola.
“Iraola did fantastic at Bournemouth, he’s doing fantastic at Bournemouth.
“Xavi wants to consider also Premier League as a potential destination, not the only one.
“So, Xavi is very open about his future, but Premier League would be interesting for Xavi Hernandez.
“I can also reveal to you that Xavi Hernandez was also proposed to Manchester United since January, since they decided to part ways with Ruben Amorim as an option for the job.
“But Manchester United decided Michael Carrick interim coach and now Michael Carrick with big chances to continue at the club.
“So, Xavi would love to work in Premier League one day, but, as of today, my understanding is that nothing really concrete is happening between Chelsea and Xavi Hernandez.”