Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.
Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is believed to be a long-term admirer of the 31-year-old German midfielder and there could be an offer forthcoming.
That’s according to a report from Spanish outlet El Nacional.
Last season Kroos was in stunning form as Los Blancos overcame the Anfield club in the UEFA Champions League.
⚪️ Toni Kroos passing masterclass against Liverpool 🎯@ToniKroos | @realmadriden | #UCL pic.twitter.com/Ibgr0tSSse
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 12, 2021
The report claims that Klopp has ‘spoken several times’ with Kroos and has ‘promised’ the 106-cap World Cup winner that a bid will be made.
So far this season the man once hailed as one of the ‘biggest talents in German football’ by the 54-year-old manager has scored twice and provided two assists in 13 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £27million and under contract in Madrid in 2023 (Transfermarkt), it would take a mooted that €50million (£42.75million) to land the ace.
Undoubtedly a superb player who boasts a stellar career at the very top level, Liverpool shelling out such figures for a 31-year-old seems highly unlikely.
A player in a similar mould to Thiago, the upturn in the Spaniard’s form in recent weeks is another reason as to why the club would be reticent to move for Kroos at this stage.
