2) Toni Kroos
In Manchester United’s never-ending search for a new creative midfielder to replace the legendary Paul Scholes, Toni Kroos was another that looked like he could be Old Trafford-bound this summer as he continued to reject offers of a new contract from Bayern Munich. However, Real Madrid eventually won the race for his signature, snapping him up as their latest Galactico signing shortly after he celebrated victory in the World Cup final with Germany. A world class talent, this will be one that hurts for United as Real’s immense financial power sees them land another big name ahead of the competition.