Manchester City are reportedly preparing to make a move for Toni Kroos, who is out of contract at Real Madrid next summer.
The German midfielder, 32, continues to delay signing a renewal at the Bernabeu and in January he will be able to negotiate a pre-contract deal with clubs abroad.
He has spent the last eight years at Real Madrid, winning four Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles.
Pep Guardiola is known to be a fan of Kroos, who he managed for one season at Bayern Munich
According to El Nacional, Pep Guardiola has persuaded the Manchester City board to try to sign Kroos on a free transfer.