Real Madrid are willing to include Toni Kroos in their bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Le 10 Sport says Real are battling to stay in touch with Manchester United in the race for the Frenchman.

Juve have slapped a €120 million price-tag on Pogba and Real hope to sweeten their offer by including Kroos.

Real president Florentino Perez believes Juve's valuation is excessive, but hopes to drive down the cash component by including Kroos in their bid.

James Rodriguez has also been mentioned as a potential makeweight.