According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are prepared to sell Toni Kroos at the end of the season, which has alerted the attention of Manchester United.

What’s the story?

Real Madrid might have retained the Club World Cup in recent weeks, but Los Blancos are a massive 14 points off La Liga leaders Barcelona after a difficult start to the 2017-18 campaign.

The Spanish champions failed to adequately replace the likes of James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata last summer, but it is understood that the club will spend big at the end of the season.

Neymar continues to be linked with a spectacular return to Spain, and according to Don Balon, Real Madrid are prepared to sell Kroos to the Premier League in order to balance the books.

Manchester United are believed to have a long-standing interest in the German international, and the Red Devils could seemingly be ready to launch a bid at the end of the current campaign.

How would Kroos fit in at United?

First and foremost, Kroos, who is valued at £72m by transfermarkt.co.uk, is one of the best central midfielders in world football.

The 27-year-old won three Bundesliga titles and one Champions League with Bayern Munich before moving to Real Madrid, where he has enjoyed remarkable success.

Two Champions League crowns, one La Liga title and three Club World Cups have been added to Kroos’ trophy cabinet during his time at the Bernabeu, whilst he is a key figure for a Germany team that won the 2014 World Cup on Brazilian soil.

The thought of Kroos playing alongside Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba in the United midfield is an exciting thought for the club’s supporters.

Kroos’ arrival would potentially allow for Pogba to push into an advanced position, knowing that he has one of the best passers in world football behind him.

If Real Madrid do decide to sell Kroos to raise funds for Neymar, United should jump at the chance to sign one of the best midfielders in the world.