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Bayern Munich superstar Toni Kroos is ready to join Manchester United.
Kroos has told Bayern and Germany team-mates that he is determined to make the switch to Old Trafford.
It comes as Real Madrid have also sounded out the 24-year-old's advisers, but the Reds are set to break the bank to get their man.
Midfielder Kroos, who should face United on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, has been attracted by the lure of a huge contract and the chance to be main man.
As we revealed last week, United are willing to offer a staggering £40m - even though Kroos has only one year left on his deal at Munich.
Bayern are adamant they will not sell, but that sort of figure may test their resolve.
Kroos, whose contract renegotiations with the European champions have stalled, could get up to £200,000-a-week at Old Trafford.
United boss David Moyes sees Kroos as central to his rebuilding plans and, despite their disappointing season and the strong possibility they won't be in the Champions league next season, the figures on offer have clearly turned the player's head.
Kroos has told team-mates and pals that he would rather be first choice than play second fiddle to Bastian Schweinsteiger at the Bavarian giants.
Bayern simply would not match the sort of cash on offer at United, and Moyes knows the capture of Kroos would also be a huge statement of intent.
The outgoing Premier League champions want to keep rebuilding and if they can get Kroos this summer it could help attract other stellar names.
Another big target is Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, who is rated at £35m-plus. United had further talks on his future last weekend.
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