Blues warned over Modric price

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has warned Chelsea that it is likely to take "an awful lot more" than £35 million to sign Luka Modric.

Modric has expressed his determination to secure a move to Stamford Bridge and Redknapp, who reiterated this week that he "understands" the player's desire to leave, has claimed many of the world's top clubs are interested.

On Thursday, he said: "Everyone wants Luka. Just ask Alex Ferguson what he thinks of him, ask Roberto Mancini at Manchester City - they all want him. He could play for Barcelona."

However, Chelsea - who have already seen offers of £22 million and £27 million rejected - have been told that they will need to dramatically up their bid.

Blues to make new Modric bid

Chelsea are reportedly intending to make a new improved £30m bid for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric after failing twice before.


The Croatian international is desperate to move away from White Hart Lane and has submitted a formal transfer request to try and force the deal through.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is adamant that he isn't for sale after handing him a six-year contract only last year, but the Blues are refusing to go away quietly, and this latest bid may prove too tempting.

The west London outfit started their pursuit of Modric last month with a £22m bid but having seen that approach knocked back, they returned last week with an increased proposal of £27m.

Harry Redknapp supports his chairman's stance and isn't unduly concerned by his decision to put in for a transfer.

Redknapp said: "We know Luka wants to leave, so whether he writes it down on a piece of paper doesn't really make any difference to our stance."


Source: www.eatsleepsport.com