Xavi is interested in Raheem Sterling, Despite Man City’s transfer stance

Barcelona’s interest in signing Raheem Sterling has not been dampened by the highly improbable prospect of a deal in the near future.

After a disastrous few years in which club legend Lionel Messi left the club against his will on a free transfer in the summer, Barcelona are looking to rebuild under Joan Laporta’s presidency and have identified the Manchester City forward as a target; Laporta has improved relations with the Blues and has an excellent relationship with Pep Guardiola, whom he met earlier this week around the public announcement of Xavi as the new head coach at the Nou Camp.

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During his visit, City manager Pep Guardiola avoided media questions about a potential Sterling move to Barcelona, amid hopes in the Catalan capital that the player could be enticed as early as January, either on a permanent or temporary basis.
Guardiola keeps a small squad at the Etihad, relying on fierce competition from those who aren’t regular starters to raise standards. Sterling has shown enough for the club that many believe his form can return, and England manager Gareth Southgate is still willing to select him for the national team.

Despite the fact that he is nearing the end of his contract in Manchester and has stated publicly that he would consider a move elsewhere if he does not get more game time, the player is still focused on regaining his place in the City team and signing a new contract to further enhance his status at the club.