According to the Daily Star, Xavi, 33, and Iniesta, 29, are currently mainstays in the Barcelona midfield, however the club are looking at younger options as the duo enter the twilight years of their career.

Wilshere is regarded as one of their top targets and impressed Barcelona scouts during trips over to England to tie up deals for former Gunners' Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas, the report said.