Xavi has given Barcelona permission to pursue the 23-year-old Premier League defender.
Barcelona appears ready to step up their pursuit of Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot ahead of next summer's transfer window.
The Catalan giants are looking for a new right-back before the next season, as Sergi Roberto and Hector Bellerin's contracts expire at the end of the current season.
Many names are being considered by Barça as a result, but reports indicate that Building on that, is now reporting that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has given the club the green light to pursue the signing of the Manchester United defender.
Along with director Mateu Alemany, the 42-year-old tactician has a large say in transfer decisions at Spotify Camp Nou. And he has now given his approval for the Blaugrana to go after Dalot ahead of the next summer window..
According to the report, Barcelona understands the importance of finding a new right-back after failing several times in their attempts to replace Dani Alves at the club.
They want a player who is young and has room for development while also having some experience at the highest level of football. And Dalot fits the bill for the club, having been with them for four years and being only 23 years old, with plenty of room for development.
Furthermore, the report suggests that Dalot's attacking play from the right back position has piqued the Blaugrana's interest, given how Xavi expects his full-backs to push forward and join the attack.
Dalot is in the final year of his Manchester United contract. The Red Devils, on the other hand, have the option of unilaterally extending it for another year, which they will do because he is the first-choice right-back at Old Trafford.
However, whether they can persuade the Portuguese international to stay beyond the season remains to be seen, as the team is struggling. In such a case, Barcelona is ready to strike. According to reports, Barcelona has contacted Dalot's entourage to discuss the possibility of a transfer. With Xavi's approval, the La Liga giants may be able to push for his signing more aggressively.
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