Real Madrid want a €60 million PSG player to replace Toni Kroos.

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It was not a quick transfer process. It went on for years, and on several instances, it appeared like the World Cup winner

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The connection between the two clubs is also said to have deteriorated over time.

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However, Real Madrid has previously been connected with another PSG player.

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It appears that they see one of their midfielders as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos.

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Kroos retired at the end of last season despite being a regular for Real Madrid and playing a major part in their La Liga and Champions League double.

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At the start of this campaign, it feels like they are missing his presence in the middle of the park.

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They did not sign a midfielder in the summer either.

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As reported by Defensa Central (via Fichajes), Real Madrid will keep a close eye on Vitinha throughout the campaign

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