Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla is a target for Xavi's Al Sadd.
The Arsenal hero comes off contract at the end of this season and is weighing up his options.
Along with the Qataris, Cazorla has also been linked with a coaching return to Arsenal.
The veteran has his sights set on a place in Spain's Euros squad next summer, which could mean bad news for Xavi.
For their part, Villarreal would be happy for Cazorla to stay next season.