Liverpool boss had club legend text World Cup winner to ask about transfer

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However, Kroos, then at Bayern Munich, ultimately decided to join Real Madrid instead.Gerrard wrote: "I had an unofficial role at the club, trying to persuade some great players to join Liverpool. I knew Real Madrid were gearing up to make Bayern Munich an offer and so I felt a bit awkward when I texted Kroos.

Kroos did not make me feel like I was a total idiot. Instead of calling him directly, I always sent a text," Gerrard said.

I said hello and hoped he didn't mind me contacting him directly. I stressed how much I admired him as a player."And then, having mentioned that I knew Liverpool were speaking to his agent, I used the standard line: 'If you need to chat or ask any questions, I'm available at any time.' However, he replied with: 'I'm not sure Liverpool can win me the Champions League.'"The midfielder joined the Blues for £30million to work under Jose Mourinho and spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles – and no Champions League titles.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!