If a recent report from the Catalan outlet El Nacional is believed to be true, Newcastle United are preparing an ambitious €30m offer to secure the services of Germany and Real Madrid midfield maestro Toni Kroos. His current contract at Bernabeu expires in the summer of 2023 and the Blancos are open to cashing in on over losing him on a Bosman.
The 31-year-old former Die Mannschaft international made an incredible impact in the Spanish capital following a €30m transfer from Bayern Munich back in the summer of 2014. He soon secured a key status in the centre of the pitch and exhibited his sheer supremacy with 22 goals and 80 assists in 326 outings [stats via Transfermarket].
Although Kroos is still irreplaceable in the middle of the park, gaffer Carlo Ancelotti must inject new faces who could succeed the club legends in the long run. Luka Modrić, 36, is also at the twilight of a glorious career and the summer signing of Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes depicts their intent and ambition of maintaining mastery at the pinnacle of European football. The decision of promoting academy prodigy Federico Valverde is another move in the right direction.
The German, meanwhile, has been a serial winner with two La Liga and three successive Champions League silverware. He also enjoyed enormous success during his Bayern days and his profound experience would enrich the Magpies if a transfer takes place in the coming days. The Saudi Arabia-backed takeover has made them the richest outfit in world football and an array of high-profile names might ply their trade at Tyneside en route to scripting a squad overhaul.
Why Newcastle United Must Escape Relegation Scare Before Aiming For Kroos
Having said that, the fear of relegation is looming large at St. James’ Park after 10 gameweeks. They are 19th in the Premier League standings and have failed to win a single game so far along with bottom-placed Norwich City. The search for a new manager is going on following Steve Bruce’s dismissal and the club would require a significant uplift during the winter window to escape demotion.
Meanwhile, it won’t make sense if Kroos gives up the La Liga and European battle in favour of joining Newcastle. Real, too, are unlikely to sanction a January exit and the Magpies board must convince the player about the project the owners are willing to run in the top flight of the English pyramid. Before that, they must ensure safety by the end of the current term prior to penning new dawn upon Tyne.
