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If Toni Kroos is unable to secure a new contract at Real Madrid, he is exploring the prospect of concluding his career in England.
The German midfielder has always wanted a chance at the Premier League and his contract expires in the summer.
He might be available as early as the January window if negotiations with the LaLiga giants are not completed before Christmas.
The 33-year-old Kroos wants to play in the Champions League going forward, and his agents will be reaching out to Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and the two Manchester clubs.
Ilkay Gundogan’s departure from champions City last summer marked the departure of an experienced leader who had previously collaborated with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.
Spurs appears more likely as Real would only ask for a little sum for a player who has been at the Bernabeu since 2014, according to insiders.
In addition to winning 19 major titles since joining the team, Kroos has assisted them in winning the Champions League four times.
In 430 club appearances, the midfielder has contributed 92 assists and 28 goals in all competitions.
If Kroos signs with Tottenham, he will be a different addition than what the team has made when Ange Postecoglou arrived.
The team concentrated on younger players like Micky van de Ven and Brennan Johnson during the summer transfer window.
The most experienced outfield player taken into the team was 26-year-old James Maddison.
Spurs are now leading the Premier League standings because of their current success with the new mindset.
Following Friday’s victory against Crystal Palace by Spurs, Postecoglou has now accumulated 26 points from his first 10 Premier League games.
Nobody else, not even Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, can match that record.
If Kroos decides to join the team in January, he might provide invaluable expertise that would enable the team to continue challenging at the top of the table.