Liverpool legend Gerrard: I tried to convince Kroos about Anfield move

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admits he tried to sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos for his old club in 2014.

Gerrard discusses chatting with Kroos in his new book, 'My Story', being serialised in the Daily Mail.

"Our target in 2014 was ridiculously optimistic. Brendan asked me to take a crack at trying to talk Toni Kroos into signing for Liverpool. He smiled when I said we'd be p*****g into the wind with this one. We both admired Kroos immensely. I knew Real Madrid were gearing up to make Bayern Munich an offer and so I felt a bit awkward when I texted Kroos. The German was on his way to winning the World Cup with his country and Real were the champions of Europe. But God loves a trier, and so I gave it a whirl.

"Some of the best footballers in the world can also be the most respectful. Kroos didn't make me feel like I was a total idiot. But, of course, he would soon sign for Real Madrid. We had a nice little exchange of texts and I said well done and good luck."