Manchester City have been urged to land a transfer deal for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos by pundit Paul Robinson.
Pep Guardiola’s side have reportedly made an approach to sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on a free transfer next summer.
Kroos’ contract at Los Blancos expires in the summer and there has no been movement in regards to a new deal.
Real would like him to stay given his importance to the team and what he has achieved, but Kroos is not rushing into a decision just yet.
Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson, who contributes to Sky Sports, had this to say about Kroos and a potential move to City, labelling him as ‘world-class player’ and a move being a ‘no-brainer’.
“Kroos is such an intelligent footballer. If you can get a player of that quality and experience on a free transfer you pay him handsomely.
“When you look at what they would pay overall, it would not be that bad a deal. It would not cost a fortune because there would be no transfer fee.
“I think Kroos could play at the top level for another three or four years. He is a world-class player. It is a no-brainer for me. There is going to be a lot of competition for Bellingham. Kroos might be cheaper and easier to get.
The 32-year-old has complete freedom over his next move and only needs to wait until January 1st to be able to sign a contract with another club.
One thing that may sway a deal in City’s favour is the previous relationship between Kroos and Guardiola. The two spent a season together at Bayern Munich in 2013-14.
Kroos spoke highly of his former coach when asked about their time at the Bundesliga side.
He said: ‘Guardiola fought until the last day for me to stay at Bayern. If I have to choose a coach who is perfect for my game, it’s Guardiola. I really enjoyed the year with him, he improved me a lot.’
The midfielder has featured 11 times for Los Blancos in this campaign and has chipped with a goal and two assists in LaLiga so far
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