Topics: Xavi, Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, Football, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League
Xavi has reportedly made his feelings clear on Manchester United amid claims he has been offered a shock return to management.
After yet another dreadful start to the season, Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford.
On Saturday afternoon, the Red Devils were convincingly beaten 3-1 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving them 14th in the Premier League table.
Speaking after the defeat, Amorim said: "I think we played the game they wanted us to play, the opponents - really confused: first balls, second balls. If we play the game of the opponent, it’s harder for us."
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As a result of United's current struggles, Amorim's future is being questioned once again.
Meanwhile, the likes of Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner and Xavi have all been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Amorim's replacement.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, ex-Barcelona boss Xavi would 'immediately' accept an offer to coach United.
As per Caught Offside, Romano said: "Xavi is studying the Premier League. Xavi is monitoring the Premier League and Xavi would go immediately Man United, even without European football, he would go immediately to Premier League."
Speaking about United back in 2011, Xavi labelled the Red Devils as 'my club in England'.
He reportedly said, via ESPN: "There was a long time when I genuinely thought about accepting United’s offer. I needed a change of scenery and things were not going well for me at Barcelona.
"I have always felt a real attachment to English football and Manchester United would be ‘my club’ there."
Despite the links to United, it has been claimed that Xavi has been offered a job in Saudi Arabia.
As per The Sun, Romano stated that Al Ittihad have approached Xavi to replace Laurent Blanc, who was recently sacked.
However, Romano also said that Xavi would prefer a move to the Premier League.
United are back in Premier League action this weekend when they take on newly-promoted Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
