Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a candidate for Ernesto Valverde's job at Barcelona.

RAC1 says Barcelona have turned their attentions towards Pochettino to replace the under-pressure Valverde.

It was expected that their former player Xavi would take over at the Nou Camp, but the Al-Sadd manager is thought to not be willing to leave the Qatari club until the end of the season.

Barca see Pochettino as an option, although the Argentinean previously claimed he would never take charge of the club due to his connections with their rivals Espanyol.

Pochettino was sacked by Spurs in November.