Real Madrid to pull off stunning swap deal with Inter Milan, Arsenal superstar agrees to join Juventus and more: Transfer Roundup 31 December 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 31, 2018 15:19 GMT

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Real Madrid to offer Toni Kroos in exchange for Mauro Icardi

Icardi is one of Inter's most important players

According to Corriere Dello Sport (via The Express), Real Madrid are desperate to bolster their attack and are ready to offer Toni Kroos to Inter Milan in exchange for the Argentine striker Mauro Icardi.

Following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure, Los Blancos have struggled for form owing to a lack of goals. Icardi's contract negotiations are underway in Milan but Real Madrid are hopeful of landing him.

As per the report, Real Madrid will make a move for the 25-year-old when the transfer window opens in a day's time. The report further adds that Inter Milan are keen on signing Toni Kroos and hence, the deal could very well happen in the coming weeks.

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