This is the ideal Manchester United midfield should they sign Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos

Toni Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos will reportedly consider leaving the Spanish giants if they do not win a trophy this season, which will be music to the ears of United fans hoping to see the club find a long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.

The former England international will turn 36 in July yet he is still a crucial member of the squad at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils often a better side when he is controlling the midfield.

However, Carrick has been substituted at half time three times in his last seven starts for Mourinho’s side to perhaps suggest that he’s starting to struggle, which makes it even more imperative that they find someone to fill the void.

And Madrid’s Kroos could be exactly the man they need.

The 27-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football, who has won almost everything the game has to offer including the World Cup, the Champions League, and several league titles.

No-one has laid on more assists in La Liga this term than the German, who would be an invaluable addition to a United side looking to challenge for the Premier League title next season.