5 players who can replace Toni Kroos at Real Madrid

#3 Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea midfielder

Sheffield United v Chelsea FC - Premier League

There have been links connecting Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez to a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. While the World Cup winner did not have the best season with the Blues, Los Blancos have him in their sights (via Chelsea Chronicle).

Enzo scored thrice and provided two assists in 28 Premier League games under Mauricio Pochettino. However, he was a vital player in Argentina's World Cup triumph and looks set to be a part of their Copa America squad.

With Fernandez playing a similar deep-lying role to Toni Kroos, the Madridistas could well opt for him as their man.

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#2 Alexis MacAllister - Liverpool midfielder

Liverpool v Southampton - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Alexis MacAllister is the second Liverpool player and second Argentine player on this list. His impressive performances across six games for the Albiceleste helped them to their World Cup triumph and led to his move from Brighton to Anfield.

Most recently, he has been linked to a move to Real Madrid, according to reports from his home country (via The Sun). However, these reports claimed that Los Blancos would make their move for his services next year, as it was believed that Toni Kroos and Luka Modric would stay. Now, with Kroos' exit imminent, the Madridistas could fast-track their interest in MacAllister.

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#1 Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v FC Augsburg - Bundesliga

The biggest linked replacement for Toni Kroos is Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, who has been the biggest part of the club's unbeaten season in all competitions. He has impressed in the Bundesliga in recent years, making significant goal contributions.

However, this season has seen the 21-year-old midfielder score 11 goals and provide as many assists in just 32 Bundesliga games. His captivating performances have attracted the attention of bigger clubs, including Real Madrid, who were making plans to sign him in 2025 (via Managing Madrid).

With Kroos leaving this summer, though, Real Madrid could opt to sign him this summer instead.