Toni Kroos (Bayern Munich)
German contract rebel is said to be very close to securing a move to the Spanish capital and the midfield schemer may be seen as a long term replacement for veteran Xabi Alonso.
The 24 year old set-piece specialist has a year to run on his current Allianz Arena deal and with his demands for financial parity with the likes of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery seemingly falling on deaf ears a move to Real Madrid does seem very likely.
Kroos has the tenacity of an attacking midfielder, able to pull the strings in the centre of the park and adept at pulling off a killer pass, but is also capable of holding firm in the tackle and is very much the complete midfield package.