Barcelona's Xavi would "love" Pepe Reina to replace Victor Valdes

Barcelona star Xavi believes that Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina would fit in "very well" at Camp Nou if he were picked as Victor Valdes's replacement.

Barca's current number one is planning to leave the Spanish giants when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Reina has been heavily linked with a return to the Catalans ever since he left Liverpool for a season-long loan stint at Napoli in the summer.

"Reina as the replacement? He has a great level," Xavi told El Mundo Deportivo. "I am not doing the work in the transfer market, but beyond our friendship I can say he is an extraordinary goalkeeper who would fit in very well here because he knows the club. It does not depend on me but I would love it very much."

Borussia Monchengladbach youngster Marc-Andre ter Stegen has also been linked with a move to the club.