Manchester United's hopes of signing Toni Kroos have hit a stumbling block, with the Germany international reportedly keen on a move to European champions Real Madrid.
The 24-year-old is thought to be on a list of targets drafted by new Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal, along with Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Muller.
Chelsea are also rumoured to be interested in capturing the midfielder's signature, though reports have suggested that England is not his preferred destination.
According to Spanish paper El Confidencial, the 24-year-old will snub a move to the Premier League and urge his current club Bayern Munich to talk to Real Madrid.
Real have also targeted former Manchester United man Paul Pogba, though a £40m release clause means that he is unlikely to leave Juventus this summer.
