Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola appears to be planning for next season already, with reports suggesting that the Spaniard is keen to bring a Real Madrid star to the Etihad Stadium.
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According to El Nacional, Guardiola wants to sign Los Blancos stalwart Toni Kroos.
The midfielder is entering the final 12 months of his current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Real hierarchy are said to be wary that the German technician could have his head turned by City's interest.
Los Blancos chiefs still regard the 32-year-old as an elite player, and it seems so does Guardiola. The Spanish head coach reportedly tried to sign the midfielder in 2016 when he had just arrived at City.
With the pair having worked together at Bayern Munich, their relationship ended prematurely when the Bavarians reportedly refused to elevate Kroos' wages to the bracket of the top players.
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The Germany international subsequently moved to Real in 2014, with whom he has won four UEFA Champions League titles, among many other pieces of silverware, since.
The same report suggests that Guardiola wants the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner's experience in the City squad, and it is believed the German could become a Citizen as early January.
Kroos would likely be a quality addition to a formidable City team that is undefeated in all competitions so far this season and will be looking to extend that run against another unbeaten Premier League team in Tottenham Hotspur in a much-anticipated clash on Saturday.
The Lilywhites are level with the Premier League champions with 14 points, but are in third position due to an inferior goal difference.
