Barcelona chiefs are watching the progress of Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
A former Barca junior, Arteta is on the Blaugrana’s radar as a potential replacement for coach Xavi.
Sport says while Xavi retains the board’s support, Barca are attracted by Arteta’s work at Arsenal and the progress he has managed with the London club.
Arteta, as a graduate from La Masia, is familiar with the values of Barca, and also worked with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Arteta is close to Barca director Mateu Alemany and sporting director Jordi Cruyff, who are both impressed by how he has handled the Arsenal dressing room.
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