Former Barcelona manager is keeping tabs on Manchester United’s managerial situation amid fresh scrutiny over Ruben Amorim’s job.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Xavi Hernandez would be ‘immediately’ ready to take up a potential opening at Manchester United. The 45-year-old former Barcelona manager is keeping close tabs on the situation at Old Trafford, as Ruben Amorim’s job has come under fresh scrutiny.

Fabrizio Romano stated that Manchester United could be alert to the market and the potential availability of certain candidates. The situation in the dugout at Old Trafford has been taking different directions since the start of the season, as Ruben Amorim has been unable to achieve consistent results.

Manchester United have not been able to stitch together a run of two victories since the start of last season, and certainly have not done so since Amorim joined. Earlier, there were suggestions that Sir Jim Ratcliffe fully backed the Portuguese manager, but things have changed since the weekend.

Amorim’s role is under fresh scrutiny following Manchester United’s defeat away at Brentford. The result has put the Portuguese tactician back under the spotlight, with suggestions that Manchester United are looking at several options should they ultimately decide to part ways with the manager.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly spoken to Gareth Southgate, while there are other formidable names like Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva and Xavi Hernandez linked. The latter is keeping close tabs on the situation at Old Trafford, as he seeks to manage in the Premier League.

Xavi Hernandez is ready for a Premier League role

Xavi would be ‘immediately’ ready to start managing in the Premier League should an opportunity arrive. Hence, there are big links to Manchester United should they ultimately part ways with Amorim, as the club could consider the 45-year-old former Barcelona manager, something they were linked with before Amorim’s appointment.

Whether he would be the right choice for Manchester United is a question only the 45-year-old former Barcelona manager can answer in the near future. For now, the club are likely to pull the trigger on Amorim’s reign if results continue to evade Manchester United, with the upcoming Premier League clash with Sunderland could prove crucial in that regard.