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Luka Modric: Tottenham manager Villas-Boas says price must be met

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned clubs chasing Luka Modric the midfielder will only be sold if their asking price of around £35m is met.

"There has been continuous interest from three different clubs," said Villas-Boas. "But it is important for Tottenham to hold onto their rights.

"His situation will continue as it is until the price is right."

The three clubs are believed to be favourites Real Madrid,external-link Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.

Villas-Boas added: "It's important to understand his feelings. We have been speaking and I understand his point and he understands the club's point."

Modric, who joined from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008, first expressed his desire to leave White Hart Lane 12 months ago but Tottenham rejected his transfer request at the time and also a bid from Chelsea.

The 26-year-old Croat is under contract until 2016 but Villas-Boas admitted earlier in July, Modric was likely to be on his way.

"It's fair to say that the club respects Luka's ambitions and his willingness to move on and he respects the fact that he's an important player for the club and can help us move forward," said Villas-Boas as the time.

"Ongoing discussions will continue with these clubs until we reach an agreement which is acceptable for each party."

Modric has been capped 57 times by Croatia.

"Luka is an intelligent person and understands the club has to defend his value their values, rights and interests," added Villas-Boas.

"It's a difficult situation for the club but we have been co-operative by openly saying we are willing to listen to offers.

"But the offer has not been met to what the chairman Daniel Levy wants. If that is met there won't be any problems."

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  • Comment posted by Ointment, at 11:12 19 Jul 2012

    @23

    Spurs might be the 11th richest club but they don't spend the 11th most money. Why? Because they only spend money that they actually have!

    Lots of clubs are willing to get into irresponsible levels of debt in pursuit of success. Spurs aren't, and it's very much to their credit.

  • Comment posted by Alex D, at 10:45 19 Jul 2012

    @1. Modric's stats tell only half the story. Anyone who watches a Spurs game can see that Modric runs the show with his vision and passing, regardless of goals/assists, in the same way as Xavi or Iniesta.

    Spurs are right to hold out for a good price considering Modric is definitely worth at least £30m. Would rather see him go abroad than to Man United but I'm a Liverpool fan...

  • Comment posted by User0675907561, at 15:13 19 Jul 2012

    What Modric does is knit play together. He hardly ever gives the ball away and is always moving, available for a pass. He also has an eye for a killer ball which at Spurs, means releasing Bale and Lennon. He will never be high on the assists list for that reason. It still makes him a top player and would fit in to any passing, possession based team. £35m is a lot of money but he is a fine player.

  • Comment posted by User0612768056, at 13:25 19 Jul 2012

    I've had a long standing argument with a mate of mine about Modric. He's been saying for ages that he can't see what the fuss is about with Modric, I've been telling him that's because so much of his value comes from doing the unspectacular elements of playmaking superbly. He moves the ball progressively & quickly even under pressure. Only neg point is he doesnt have a crack at goal enough.

  • Comment posted by modricmania, at 11:30 19 Jul 2012

    A very good player and one who plays the vital role in the middle of the park, setting the tempo for a game. Went missing for large parts of the season last year, probably because his heart wasn't in it. Bad for Spurs, but not irreplacable. Right to hold out for proper price and Levy is known as a ruthless negociator!

  • Comment posted by User0825310091, at 17:19 19 Jul 2012

    Sorry, but Modric is not worth 35million. He's a good player...nothing more. How much did Cesc Fabregas cost? No comparision. Really.

    Ledley King, on the other hand was world class. A real shame for Spurs and England he suffered so much with injuries. In my opinion he could've been an all time great had he stayed injury free.

    This is from a gooner btw.

  • Comment posted by U14972306, at 11:20 19 Jul 2012

    So Levy sacked Harry Redknapp because he underachieved, well Mr. Levy, Failing to keep hold of the best players in the world is badly under achieving.

    Tottenham have to decide whether they want to be a big club or not.

    Either put up or shut up.

  • Comment posted by RedalwaysRed, at 11:32 19 Jul 2012

    @36 (rxx2jp)

    I'm a Liverpool fan but I laughed at your comment of man utd finishing below you next season! Spurs have plenty of questions to answer next season and plenty of boxes to tick!
    But as the media and fans are predicting man utd decline next season wouldn't it just be Fergie-Like to go and win the title again!!!
    As for Modric it's right for spurs to sell him & right for him to leave!

  • Comment posted by jobsworth, at 11:19 19 Jul 2012

    Creative midfield players are hard to come buy ask Man U they have been after the right one for a few years now that is why Tottenham are holding out for the big bucks for Modric. They are in a good position to get the price they want and already have players at the club that can potentially play his role VDV and Pienarr could perform the task well and 35m to improve the squad could help challange

  • Comment posted by User0248865601, at 11:44 19 Jul 2012

    @rxx2jp

    If you think Carrick has been a failure at United then you have absolutely zero football knowledge and have never watched a live game in your life.

    If you think Berbatov, PL top scorer just 1 season ago, has been a failure at United, then again, you have zero football knowledge.

  • Comment posted by None Of The Above, at 12:50 19 Jul 2012

    53.BaggiosPonytail "The reason I called him a luxury player is because he requires other (less talented) players to win the ball, track back etc"

    That's THEIR JOB, NOT his. He's not in the team to win the ball & track back. By your logic, Parker's a luxury player because all he can do is tackle and pass it sideways 5 yards. He can't always do the latter accurately, either!

  • Comment posted by User0209727941, at 13:42 19 Jul 2012

    Opta stats: Luka Modric set up 95 shots in the PL 11/12 (only two players more) but just four of these resulted in goals. #Frustrated

  • Comment posted by User0662644347, at 15:46 19 Jul 2012

    Can't believe people on here are slating Modric, just look at his Euros performances he was the best player on the park in all 3 games and unlucky not to go through, ending up getting put out by the winners and runners-up. Then some of his performances for an Europa League team have been excellent, if he was to go to Utd I'd tip him for player of the year!

  • Comment posted by D1679628963736, at 15:35 19 Jul 2012

    Just cash in on modric and hope you get a europa spot. Big mistake selling Rednapp and it will be shown end of this season

  • Comment posted by User0703352838, at 15:28 19 Jul 2012

    I agree with fine comment by Ian Scopes. Al I can add is a warning for Mr Levy that it takes two to tango. If he makes Modric measerable, Modric can turn around to play so badly that Mr Levy will not be able to sell him for one million ponds. Better take the Money offered Mr Levy and do not be too greedy because you might lose it all. Luka is a man not a carpet for sale.

  • Comment posted by User0961712677, at 10:41 19 Jul 2012

    Chelsea were also interested when AVB was in charge.he will not let him go.I highly doubt it

  • Comment posted by SR from EG, at 12:44 19 Jul 2012

    There are a few inflated deals going round so it's hard to gauge the only comparison in recent years is Fabrecas going for £35m on that basis Modric would be about £25-30m. Trouble is if he doesn't go Levy is going to have to dig deeper into his pockets because he's relying on Modric going. It's make or break this year for Spurs hence breaking salary structures for Bale and Adebayor.

  • Comment posted by Chelseafan201, at 10:42 19 Jul 2012

    He's a good player but fortunately for spurs he's not irreplaceable. As the first post mentions statistically he's been poor for a while now, and while he can dictate games on form he doesn't do it nearly enough against the bigger teams. I think Moutinho would actually be an improvement.... If they get him...

  • Comment posted by Eddies Gonna Get Ya, at 11:35 19 Jul 2012

    @31 UnLigDeCaire

    I think you'll find real and Barca are both in huge amounts of debt to Spanish banks, but they never get chased for it.
    Would also be surprised to find liverpool weren't in debt...
    And more importantly, thank you Ledley King for your great service at the Lane, and good luck for your retirement, a TRUE Legend!

  • Comment posted by Andy tasha kasper Quinn, at 10:44 19 Jul 2012

    Re: 5 - Spurs have a fair whack behind them. It's not money that's their problem, it's the fact that big money players aren't interested. Shame, Tottenham play great football and will be interesting to see AVB's plan.

    If they can break into the top 4 regularly (possible now Arsenal and Liverpool are not what they once were) anything is possible.

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