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Manchester United revive interest in Toni Kroos as £100million Antoine Griezmann deal looks uncertain

The Red Devils almost signed the 2014 World Cup winner in three years ago - and are now trying to sign him again

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Published: 6:56, 20 Feb 2017
Updated: 7:55, 20 Feb 2017

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to revive their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos.

The Red Devils had the 2014 World Cup winner in their grasp in 2013/14 but Kroos opted for a move to Real Madrid instead.

Real Madrid and Germany international Toni Kroos is wanted by Manchester United — Real Madrid and Germany international Toni Kroos is wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: AP:Associated Press

But Jose Mourinho is ready to try and sign Kroos, 27, again as The Special One looks to build his team again for next season.

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The move for the former Bayern Munich midfielder comes as doubts continue to surface over Antoine Griezmann's £100million move to Old Trafford.

The Atletico Madrid playmaker is wanted by United but Griezmann is waiting to see if United make it into the Champions League next season.

Atletico tried to stop their star man from leaving by claiming United are a “small team”.

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Toni Kroos was on the verge of signing for Manchester United in 2014 but opted to move to Real Madrid — Toni Kroos was on the verge of signing for Manchester United in 2014 but opted to move to Real MadridCredit: Getty Images

Antoine Griezmann's world record £100million move to Manchester United depends on whether the club makes it into the Champions League — Antoine Griezmann's world record £100million move to Manchester United depends on whether the club makes it into the Champions LeagueCredit: EPA

United legend Paul Scholes has urged United to sign Kroos and revealed the German international influenced him towards the end of his career.

Scholes said: "I really like Toni Kroos. When I neared the end of my career, I followed him closely and tried to play like Kroos.

"I was a midfielder with an eye for the goal, but Kroos is one of the best midfield masterminds in the world.

"Kroos would be perfect at United next to [Paul] Pogba and Ander Herrera."

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