Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos is pulling back from negotiations over a move to Real Madrid.AS says Real are eager to get a deal done, but Kroos is now hesitating over the depth in midfield Real currently enjoy.
It's understood Kroos' agents have informed Real they will need to sell TWO senior midfielders this summer before he agrees to join them.
Angel di Maria and Sami Khedira are two prime candidates to leave, but Kroos' unusual demand does put the transfer in doubt.
Chelsea, meanwhile, remain in contact with his camp about a January pre-contract agreement.
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