Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is under severe pressure in his role as manager after yet another disappointing result in the Premier League - and that could reportedly see Spurs look to tempt Xavi Hernandez to the dugout.
The Danish gaffer saw his side surrender a lead against relegation-bound Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with the Clarets scoring either side of half-time after Micky Van de Ven's opener from a corner routine.
Whilst Spurs rescued a last-minute equaliser, it's still a poor result against a side destined for the Championship and that could see Xavi come to the helm.
Report: Xavi Hernandez 'a Strong Contender' for Tottenham Interest Amid Poor Results
The report by Spanish outlet Fichajes states that Xavi is a strong contender for a new role in the managerial vacancy world - with Tottenham potentially looking for a new gaffer given Thomas Frank's poor run of form.
Spurs are beginning to 'question his direction' after some incredibly inconsistent form in the Premier League, the latest of which saw them only snatch a draw against struggling Burnley via a last-minute Cristian Romero header at Turf Moor.
Although they avoided defeat, it did little to squash any doubts over the Dane's tenure as boss, and the report states that Spurs now understand that their project needs a change.
As such, Xavi Hernandez's availability is gaining traction within the north London outfit, with the club aiming to 'breathe new life' into their dugout.
His name has been circulating more frequently in the capital city, with Spurs appreciating his modern approach and experience at the top-level with Barcelona.
After his time managing the Blaugrana, Xavi is now a free agent and therefore open to approaches. His knowledge of European football being a huge advantage for Spurs, who are just one win away from reaching the Round of 16 in the Champions League.
Xavi's Style of Play Would Suit Spurs Much More
Xavi would bring a bigger importance on ball retention and a possession-clad 4-3-3 style of play, straying away from the pragmatic approach that Thomas Frank continues to use, which has had little effect so far on domestic soil.
There is no doubting that Frank is a good manager, but he's just not been able to get any run of form going since a promising start in August.
Xavi would be an absolute coup for Spurs, given that he's had interest from the likes of Manchester United and more in the past after being praised for his 'beautiful' style of football.
Especially given where the Lilywhites sit in the Premier League table. If they can get a deal done for the Spaniard, it could see them hit the heights they found under Mauricio Pochettino.