Toni Kroos

[ZZmaestro]

If Real are releasing Kroos, i am a hundred percent sure that means they have an upgrade coming their way ( Pogba ? ).
Anyway, he would be a great pairing with Fernh / Gundogan.

 

[TonyM]

I've got no doubt that Pep will want Kroos but it certainly will be hard to get him. I've said multiple times that I would love us to sign Kroos: is there a better passer of the ball on the European stage at this time?

I'd like to know who is the 2nd best, 3rd best etc. We don't necessarily need the best in the world in every position. The whole is greater....

 

[Plain Speaking]

Pogba isn't going anywhere with those wages demands

Transfer odds are reflecting your views. Last week Pogba was 4/1 to stay at Juventus. Today he is 7/4 to stay. He's 2/1 to go to Real, very close.

 

[OB1]

I'd like to know who is the 2nd best, 3rd best etc. We don't necessarily need the best in the world in every position. The whole is greater....

Maybe Verratti, Modric and Busquets?

 

[Neville Kneville]

How does Kroos fit into a City team, with, let's say for argument, Aubameyang, Aguero, Sane/Sterling, Silva ?

The guy is the invisible man when not on the ball. Who drops out & why ?

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

I'd like to know who is the 2nd best, 3rd best etc. We don't necessarily need the best in the world in every position. The whole is greater....

Ask Belgium that :-)

 

[Tugay One Cup]

How does Kroos fit into a City team, with, let's say for argument, Aubameyang, Aguero, Sane/Sterling, Silva ?

The guy is the invisible man when not on the ball. Who drops out & why ?

I'd say that Kroos would fit in alongside Gundogan and another midfielder. All those you mentioned wouldn't necessarily be effected as they play higher up. Other than Silva who more than likely wouldn't play as advanced a role.

Even so, there's nothing to suggest Silva, Kroos and Gundogan wouldn't be able to play together other than two of those three lacking in terms of a defensive contribution.

Yaya and Fernando would more than likely be the two to get dropped for Kroos and Gundogan.

Still not convinced he'd be an ideal signing for us though.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I'd say that Kroos would fit in alongside Gundogan and another midfielder. All those you mentioned wouldn't necessarily be effected as they play higher up. Other than Silva who more than likely wouldn't play as advanced a role.

Even so, there's nothing to suggest Silva, Kroos and Gundogan wouldn't be able to play together other than two of those three lacking in terms of a defensive contribution.

Yaya and Fernando would more than likely be the two to get dropped for Kroos and Gundogan.

Still not convinced he'd be an ideal signing for us though.

I was leaving out DeBruyne & Fernandinho, assuming them as guaranteed starters.

Can't see how having a non scoring, non tracking, non tackling brilliant passer, is a better option than the players we have already.

We are back to the 'how do we fit...x in the team' situation imo.

 

[eversince 76]

I've got no doubt that Pep will want Kroos but it certainly will be hard to get him. I've said multiple times that I would love us to sign Kroos: is there a better passer of the ball on the European stage at this time?

I could tell you my honest opinion and that would be: Yes, Kroos is the best passer of the ball. But than we would be in full agreement and that worries me ...

 

[BillyShears]

I'd say that Kroos would fit in alongside Gundogan and another midfielder. All those you mentioned wouldn't necessarily be effected as they play higher up. Other than Silva who more than likely wouldn't play as advanced a role.

Even so, there's nothing to suggest Silva, Kroos and Gundogan wouldn't be able to play together other than two of those three lacking in terms of a defensive contribution.

Yaya and Fernando would more than likely be the two to get dropped for Kroos and Gundogan.

Still not convinced he'd be an ideal signing for us though.

Out of curiosity why don't you think Kroos would be ideal?

Just to give you my two cents worth - I think he's absolutely the missing link for us. His passing range is made for a manager like Pep. His intelligence at the base of a midfield three is second to none. He compliments Gundogan perfectly. It's just a no brainer if we can get him IMO.