Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has identified Toni Kroos as the perfect replacement for Michael Carrick and the player that would help Paul Pogba thrive.
Pogba has come under criticism this season for his poor display as the Red Devils record signing continues to look desperately out of form.
Pogba has been dropped in the Red Devils’ last two matches, but he could make a return to the first team against Sevilla tonight. His form has not been helped by the long-term absence of Michael Carrick, however, with the former England international scheduled to retire at the end of this season Mourinho wants a new player that can replace him.
The Portuguese manager has targetted the likes of Arturo Vidal, Fabinho and Fred over the past few months, but Kroos is reportedly his main target.
While Kroos is happy in Madrid and he is not one of the players Los Blancos are looking to sell after this season, the European champions do want David de Gea from Manchester United and the Red Devils could use that as a bargaining chip.
Many analysts have continued to ask for Pogba to be given a free role further down, and Mourinho seems to have heeded that advice and he would try all his best to get Kroos through the door.
