Manchester United transfer news: Toni Kroos would consider leaving Real Madrid for Old Trafford if La Liga giants fail to win trophy this season
Jose Mourinho is ready to swoop for German as United boss searches for the right midfield blend to get the best out of Paul Pogba
REAL MADRID star Toni Kroos would consider joining Manchester United this summer - if the Spanish giants fail to win a trophy this season.
According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, the German playmaker could get itchy feet if Los Blancos end up empty-handed this season.
Real Madrid are out of the Copa Del Rey, threw away a seven point lead in La Liga and are now a point behind arch rivals Barcelona with a game in hand.
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Zinedine Zidane takes his side to Napoli, with a two goal advantage in the return leg of the Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
United boss Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of the World Cup winner and wants him at Old Trafford next season.
The former Bayern Munich star could be the man to allow Paul Pogba to flourish. The world record signing is yet to make the impact many thought he would this term after returning from Juventus.
Kroos, 27, who won the Champions League with Los Blancos last season, could be seen as an ideal long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.
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The 35-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a new one-year-deal at Old Trafford.
David Moyes claimed he had a deal in place for Kroos to move to Old Trafford, however the deal fell apart when the Scot was sacked in April 2014.
Moyes revealed last year: "Toni Kroos was agreed to come in the summer. I had agreed it with Toni himself and his agent."