Manchester City set for transfer battle with rivals United for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos

Kroos’ potential availability has alerted City while United are on the case for the player who they nearly signed two years ago

Battle: United and City could fight it out for Kroos

Pep Guardiola is ready for his first battle with Manchester United – over Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos.
Real Madrid could be willing to let the Germany midfielder leave this summer and United are keen on signing him.
But they could now face competition from Manchester City as they weigh up a move for Kroos as Guardiola looks to rebuild their midfield.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been Guardiola’s No1 midfield target and the German club seem likely to sell this summer.

 

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But Kroos’ potential availability has also alerted City while United are on the case for the player who they nearly signed two years ago.
Kroos would cost more than £25m and the two Manchester clubs are ready for a battle this summer as Guardiola faces a major task of reviving their title fortunes.
City remain favourites for Everton’s England defender John Stones.