Barcelona legend Xavi believes his former boss could line up an offer for Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, while claiming Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the midfielder.
The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Bournemouth after being deemed surplus to requirements by Arsene Wenger is the summer.
And he's playing regularly for his new side, producing the goods having made 22 Premier League appearances. Five more across the two previous seasons at the Gunners.
Including their defeat to Manchester City but the Spaniard is apparently keeping an eye him, well, according to his former player. Speaking to FOX Latin America via Goal, he said;
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"I know Pep has always had a lot of respect for Wilshere - he impressed so many of the Barcelona team when we played Arsenal in 2011."
"He impressed me a lot that night, I know he also did Pep and it will be a player that he would have been following ever since."
Xavi is referring to the Champions League encounter where Wilshere starred in the middle of the park, and it's a performance which still sticks out; "We have talked about him, it was not a performance you forget easily."
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"Technically he is the sort of player that Pep loves - his only problem has been injuries - and if it wasn't for the issues he has had with injuries I am sure he would be one of the best midfield players in the world."
"At the moment he seems to be doing well with his fitness - and if there is a chance to sign him in the summer - I am sure Pep will give it real consideration."
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