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Toni Kroos: Manchester United 'End Interest' In Bayern Munich Midfielder

On Or Off? United 'End Interest' In Kroos
The Huffington Post UK

Toni Kroos will not join Manchester United, according to reports.

Bayern Munich midfielder Kroos, scouted extensively by former United manager David Moyes this season, was rumoured to be on the cusp of a move to Old Trafford before the World Cup finals.

However, new United manager Louis van Gaal is not interested in moving for a player he nurtured at Bayern four seasons ago.

Moyes had prioritised Kroos as part of United's "fundamental rebuilding" job and watched him three times in person before Bayern drew United in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Kroos could see out his contract in Munich

Kroos is out of contract at the Allianz Arena in 2015 and was touted for a £20 million move to Manchester. Bayern president esident Karl Hopfner told Kicker magazine: "We will not overstep certain financial limits."

Although United played their final game of the season merely 11 days ago, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is under immense pressure to conclude deals before the World Cup begins.

United's only signing last summer was £27.5m Marouane Fellaini, bought for £4.5m more after his Everton buyout clause expired on 1 August.

Former United midfielder Paul Scholes said Kroos is "the first player I'd bring in".

"He’s a top-class central midfield player," said Scholes, "but United need five or six to get anywhere near the top of the Premier League again."

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Yaya Sanogo of Arsenal clashes with Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the opening goal with with Dante of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the opening goal with with team mates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (Foreground) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (Front R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (2nd R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's English midfielder Jack Wilshere (2nd R) vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (R) during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the opening goal with with team mates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (C) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen congratulates Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen on scoring their first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen congratulates Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen on scoring their first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the opening goal with Javi Martinez of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal goes in for the tackle on Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen congratulates Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen on scoring their first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (2nd R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in north London on February 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Toni Kroos of Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring the opening goal with Javi Martinez of Bayern Muenchen during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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