Overview
- Manchester United are operating with Michael Carrick as interim head coach until season’s end and are expected to pursue a permanent appointment in the summer.
- Tottenham sit 14th in the Premier League with Thomas Frank under pressure, though no long-term decision has been reported.
- Football Insider and CaughtOffside report that both clubs have Xavi under consideration following his May 2024 Barcelona exit after winning La Liga in 2022–23.
- On Football Insider’s podcast, Pete O’Rourke said Xavi would be interested in either role but is not viewed as high on the shortlist for United or Spurs.
- Separately, Football Insider reports Manchester United are keeping tabs on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez as a possible transfer target.