Barcelona have already got to work on a shortlist of possible Xavi replacements and have come up with five names, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is the dream but a move seems unlikely after the German said he wanted to take some time out after he leaves Anfield in the summer.
Barcelona are also said to be thinking about Thiago Motta, Mikel Arteta, Real Sociedad coach Imanol Aguacil and Hansi Flick.
Aguacil has previously been tipped as a future Barca boss, and both Gerard Romero and Relevo are also claiming his name is very much on the table.