Real Madrid are already planning for life after Álvaro Arbeloa, with the club legend expected to step down as first-team head coach at the end of the season. The search for his successor is heating up, and two big names have emerged as frontrunners: former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and current Benfica boss José Mourinho.

Klopp, who now serves as the Global Head of Football for the Red Bull Group, appears to be the preferred choice for Los Blancos. Mourinho is reportedly only an option if the German turns down the offer. But Real Madrid aren't leaving anything to chance—they've called in reinforcements.

According to journalist Joaquín Maroto, the club has turned to a familiar face to help seal the deal: midfield legend Toni Kroos. The German maestro, who retired from playing last summer, is reportedly being brought back into the Real Madrid fold with a role in the club's sporting structure. An official announcement could come after the season ends.

Now, Kroos is using his influence to convince his compatriot Klopp to take the reins at the Santiago Bernabéu. The report suggests that if Kroos can confirm Klopp's interest, Real Madrid will move quickly to appoint him. Klopp, for his part, is happy with his current role at Red Bull but has reportedly admitted he would only leave it for a club like Real Madrid.

While other names like Mauricio Pochettino and Didier Deschamps have been floated, all signs point to Klopp as the top target. With a club legend like Kroos leading the charge, this could be a match made in football heaven.