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Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling 'is a target for Xavi when the Barcelona legend takes charge at the Nou Camp'... after out of favour star admitted he would 'love to play abroad' in a new 'challenge'

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is a target for Xavi when he takes over as the new Barcelona boss, according to reports.

Ronald Koeman was sacked this week after his side's defeat by Rayo Vallecano, and club legend Xavi is widely expected to be named as his successor.

And it appears he is already weighing up which big names to move for ahead of the next transfer window, with journalist Gerard Romero claiming Sterling is an option.

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling is a target for the incoming Barcelona manager Xavi

Sterling's future at the Etihad is uncertain with his amount of minutes having taken a major hit this season, and he has admitted he would be open to heading abroad.