Chelsea’s Modric pursuit ‘finished’?

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes that the Luka Modric saga is now ‘finished’. After an entire month of speculation concerning the 25 year-old’s possible move to Chelsea, the North London outfit seem to have gotten their wish. Asked whether the saga was now behind them, Redknapp said on Thursday night: “Yeah, I think it’s finished.” A two hour meeting was held between Luka and Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, in an attempt to provide a resolution to the issue.

Modric did not feature in Spurs’ 0-0 draw with Hearts in the Europa League on Thursday night, meaning he would still be eligible to represent other clubs in Europe, but Redknapp insists that the midfielder will be a Tottenham player come September the first.

During the meeting with the Tottenham chairman, Modric once again expressed his desire to play for Chelsea, however, Daniel Levy reminded the Tottenham star that he will not enter any negotiations regarding the player’s sale and that the Croatian midfielder will remain for another season.

Tottenham manager, Harry Redknapp, continues to remain confident about the Luka’s stay and is already planning ahead:

“I think there was a meeting. Daniel just said the same thing – he’s not for sale. It’s been difficult for him but we want him to stay and he will stay. He’ll train tomorrow and Saturday and should be fit for Sunday.”

Chelsea, however seem reluctant to withdraw themselves from the saga and are currently pondering whether to bid 40 million pounds to finally prise the midfielder from Spurs. The Blues have already seen two bids rejected for Modric and with only four days left to the end of the window, they may need to step up their chase very soon to get their man.

Although this summer has seen Chelsea constantly chasing their Croatian target, Modric may not be the only one on AVB’s radar. Having already snapped up Spanish star Juan Mata this week, Porto duo Joao Moutinho and Alvaro Pereira are both heavily linked with a move to west London before the close of the transfer window.
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