Kroos was effectively offered a choice of two transfer options in 2014 after opting to move on from Bayern Munich ahead of the 2014/15 season. Real Madrid had expressed an interest in him, but Man United's interest was stronger, as David Moyes made a personal push to bring him to Old Trafford.

Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco has expressed his team’s determination to end Real Madrid’s 38-game unbeaten run ahead of his team’s away game against the league champions. In a recent

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos retired this summer after a glorious era at the top of the game, going out with an assist in the Champions League final. It could all have looked very different for both Los Blancos and the German midfielder though.

Toni Kroos will reportedly look to set up a new football club in Madrid as one of several ventures following his retirement from the game.

Toni Kroos, who recently retired from football, has made a revelation that he was very close to joining Manchester United after his time at Bayern Munich. During an episode of the podcast ‘Einfach

Toni Kroos revealed he had agreed terms with Manchester United but the talks fell through as Real Madrid swooped to sign him from Bayern Munich.