Published 15:18 IST, March 30th 2020

Neymar Jr, Jadon Sancho, wingers galore: Xavi reveals transfer targets for Barcelona job

Former Barcelona star Xavi has claimed that he would sign PSG star Neymar Jr and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho if he is appointed as the club's manager.

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Former Barcelona star Xavi has revealed players he would sign if appointed as club's manr. former midfielder was touted as ideal candidate to replace Ernesto Valverde earlier this year. manr was sacked after Barcelona’s defeat against Atletico Mrid in Spanish Super Cup and was subsequently replaced by Quique Setien.

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Xavi wishes to return to Barcelona

While speaking to La Vanguardia, Xavi has claimed that he is rey to take over reins at Barcelona amid ongoing crisis at club. However, Spaniard also warned that he will t prefer to man a toxic dressing room. He asserted that since he was w aware of his coaching skills, he would prefer re-joining Barcelona.

Xavi wants Jon Sancho, Neymar Barcelona return

Xavi asserted that he sees himself in a project that starts from zero and where he is main decision-maker pertaining to transfers. Xavi also claimed that he would rope in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar, who left Barcelona in 2017. Borussia Dortmund star Jon Sancho would also be a target claimed World Cup winner.

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Neymar Barcelona return on cards?

Neymar and Jon Sancho have been linked with a move away from ir respective clubs this season. While Neymar harbours a dream return to Barcelona, Jon Sancho looks to mark his return to Premier League, although t with his former club Manchester City.

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Neymar was on verge of a return to Barcelona last summer. However, PSG held back on transfer and Brazilian went on to stay at club. However, Barcelona mainstay Lionel Messi has repeatedly stated that he wants Brazilian back at Camp u.

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Jon Sancho linked with a move to Man United

Meanwhile, Dortmund winger Jon Sancho is linked with likes of Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool. 19-year-old has been vocal regarding his desire of playing in Premier League next season. Man United remain favourites to get ir hands on England international.

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15:18 IST, March 30th 2020