Reports | Mauricio Pochettino the prime candidate to replace Quique Setien at Barcelona

However, while there has been no official confirmation from the club as of now, they have already started the search for replacements and the Guardian has reported that Mauricio Pochettino is their top choice. The former Tottenham boss has been out of a job after parting ways with the North Londoners towards the end of 2019 but is Barcelona’s top choice to replace Setien although he isn't the only name on the shortlist.

Furthermore, the Guardian has reported that Xavi Hernandez, Thierry Henry, and Ronald Koeman are also on the shortlist as all three men fit the profile that the club are looking for especially since Pochettino has distanced himself from the Barcelona gig in the past but recently confessed that he would be open to the job. The Argentine admitted as much in an interview recently and confirmed that he would keep his mind open if the club did make an approach.