Real Madrid 'draw up three-man shortlist of Toni Kroos replacements'
The 34-year-old announced earlier this week that he will be leaving Los Blancos and retiring from football after representing Germany at Euro 2024 this summer.
Kroos, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, has spent the last 10 seasons at Real Madrid, making over 460 appearances and winning a total of 22 trophies.
The 108-cap Germany international helped Carlo Ancelotti's side win the La Liga title this season and is hoping to end his time at the club on a high by lifting his fifth Champions League trophy when they lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in the final on June 3.
With his contract expiring in the summer, Kroos believes that now is the right time to hang up his boots, forcing Real Madrid to delve into the transfer market for a replacement.
Kimmich, Barella, Veerman on Real Madrid's radarAccording to FootballTransfers, Real Madrid have identified Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella and PSV Eindhoven's Joey Veerman as three potential midfielders to replace Kroos this summer.
Kimmich has been tipped to seek pastures new this summer after spending almost a decade at Bayern Munich, making 390 appearances and winning 20 trophies, including eight Bundesliga titles.
The versatile 29-year-old, who can play in midfield or at right-back, will soon be entering the final 12 months of his contract and has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs including Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
A potential move to the English top flight has also been mooted for Inter star Barella, who was a key figure in the Nerazzurri side that has cruised to the Serie A
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