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Toni Kroos Says Manchester United Transfer Is A 'Possibility'

Kroos Says United Transfer Is A 'Possibility'
The Huffington Post UK
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Manchester United have received a transfer boost after Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos admitted a transfer to the Premier League is a "possibility".

United manager David Moyes has watched Kroos in person twice this year - at Borussia Mönchengladbach and Arsenal - and was also photographed talking to the midfielder's agent.

Kroos, 24, is out of contract at Bayern next year and his wage demands are "through the roof", according to club president Franz Beckenbauer.

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Kroos, in Munich on Monday, is one of United's main targets

His brother, Felix, said last week Kroos was "considering" a move to United and ahead of Bayern's Champions League last 16 return leg with Arsenal, his sibling spoke briefly about his contract situation.

"No decision has been made [about my future]. It is no secret that the Premier League is a possibility for me," Kroos said.

Bayern boss Pep Guardiola was quick to quash doubts over Kroos' future, though.

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Guardiola is keen to keep Kroos in Munich

"I have told him I can make him an even better player. I hope I will have him many seasons," Guardiola said.

Kroos started in Bayern's 6-1 evisceration of Wolfsburg on Saturday and played an instrumental role in the 2-0 win at Arsenal three weeks ago.

It was Kroos' pass that tempted Wojciech Szczęsny off his line to upend Arjen Robben and receive a red card before the Germany international scored a stunning opener at the Emirates Stadium.

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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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