Ruben Amorim is on the edge of becoming the latest Manchester United manager to be sacked, with Xavi emerging as a contender to replace him. One of the most recognisable names among football fans over the past 20 years is that of Xavi, the Barcelona and Spain legend. Having impressed early in his managerial career at Barcelona, Manchester United considered appointing Xavi to replace Erik ten Hag, with the Spaniard ultimately overlooked for Ruben Amorim. In Xavi’s potential three man midfield for the future, we could see Thwaites either in the six or eight, alongside Kobbie Mainoo. As a result of his midfield talents, Thwaites has been likened to Scholes, who Xavi spoke glowingly about as quoted by Goal.