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Chelsea, PSG defenders want to play for Real Madrid – report
Everything suggests this would be a vital transfer window for Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have already roped in Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and are likely to target a striker following the departure of Karim Benzema.
Harry Kane has been identified as the desired replacement for Benzema, though Real Madrid are also open to signing a younger alternative in the form of Randal Kolo Muaui.
Nevertheless, another priority target for Los Blancos this summer is to sign a new right-back. With Dani Carvajal nearing the final phase of his career and Lucas Vazquez having his contract expiring at the end of next season, the club are in desperate need of a reliable long-term option.
Real Madrid have had no shortage of options either. They have been linked with a move for Reece James of Chelsea. They have also weighed the possibility of sanctioning the return of Achraf Hakimi.
In a major boost for Real Madrid, it appears both James and Hakimi are keen on playing for Real Madrid, too. This has been reported by Tomas Gonzalez Martin, who suggests both players would prefer joining Los Merengues ahead of the new season.
However, signing either of these two players could prove to be tricky for Real Madrid. The report suggests PSG are asking around €80 million for the services of Hakimi, who is regarded as one of the best fullbacks in Europe.
James is the more accessible option for Real Madrid right now, as Chelsea are feeling the compulsion to offload some of their star players in order to balance the books. But even then, the Englishman could prove to be a costly option for the club.
But with Los Blancos prepared to shell out up to €400 million this summer, it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
