The former Liverpool midfielder, after his dismissal as Real Madrid coach, sees his next job in England.
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TalkSPORT says Xabi is waiting on how things develop at Liverpool and Manchester City in the final months of this season.
Arne Slot is under pressure at Liverpool, while Pep Guardiola considering is future at City and it's been suggested both jobs could become available this summer.
The ties with Liverpool strengthens Xabi's case should Slot be removed at season's end. However, he also enjoys a high regard inside City's board room, which have the former Bayer Leverkusen coach's name on their shortlist of candidates should they need to act.
In the 2023/24 season, Xabi led Bayer to the Bundesliga and German Cup Double.