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title: "Man City: Kevin Campbell thrilled by Toni Kroos ‘move’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City News"
published: "2022-11-17T17:35:44Z"
modified: "2022-11-17T17:35:44Z"
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# Man City: Kevin Campbell thrilled by Toni Kroos ‘move’

**[Manchester City](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-news/) have been praised by [Sky Sports pundit](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12594380/kevin-campbell-arsenal-lack-cutting-edge) Kevin Campbell after a fresh transfer development involving Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.**

### The Lowdown: Man City chasing Kroos?

The Sky Blues have been linked with a surprise swoop for the big-name Galacticos midfielder in recent weeks after reports from Spain.

Pep Guardiola’s side currently have an [abundance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-city/startseite/verein/281) of world-class midfield technicians but could lose club captain and 2021/22 [title-winning hero](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12615149/man-city-win-2021-22-premier-league-champions-after-pipping-liverpool-on-stunning-final-day) Ilkay Gundogan at the end of this campaign. The Germany international’s current deal is [due to expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ilkay-gundogan/profil/spieler/53622) at the end of 2022/23, potentially motivating City to explore alternatives.

Enter Kroos, who is now being targeted by Guardiola according to Spanish media outlet [Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/manchester-city-movido-ficha-kroos-78543970). They now claim that City have made a ‘move’ for the 32-year-old in the form of a contract offer worth up to €14m (£12.2m) per year.

### The Latest: Campbell thrilled…

[Former top-flight striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kevin-campbell/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/3468) Campbell has since hailed the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) champions for this apparent approach.

Indeed, the ex-Arsenal marksman claimed that Kroos is ‘lethal’ and ‘absolutely top class’, with there being ‘no one better’ to strengthen Guardiola’s midfield options at Eastlands in his view.

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He said to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/man-city-told-absolutely-top-class-signing-could-unleash-erling-haaland-as-offer-submitted-expert/) about Kroos: *“He’s an absolutely top-class player.* *When you’re a possession-based team like Man City, Kroos has got all the right clubs on his CV. There’s no one better.*

*“He would help Haaland even more. He likes to run in behind – just give it to Kroos, make your run, and the ball will appear.* *He’s lethal from outside the box, too.*

*“There’s going to be a changing of the guard at Man City, and they’re not going to stop pursuing quality. He’s a born winner, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he fancied it at Man City.”*

### The Verdict: Bang on the money…

Kroos doesn’t just possess quality; his [illustrious CV of silverware](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/toni-kroos/erfolge/spieler/31909) indicates that he would bring a winning mentality to City and further strengthen the dressing room.

He would also arguably fit in like a glove to Guardiola’s system as an elite passing midfielder (his [94.6%](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/31772/Show/Toni-Kroos) passing success rate this term [exceeds every midfielder](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/167/Show/England-Manchester-City) at the Etihad Stadium) and take up Gundogan’s position with relative ease.

If City can get a deal done, you could argue that there really isn’t anyone better to potentially succeed Gundogan in terms of quality, although Kroos’ age could be the only point of contention.