Now that the Euros are drawing to a close and the transfer window is set to officially open, transfer speculation will be rife and we could see a return of the Luka Modric saga that dragged and eventually disappointed us last summer.
The Croatian was closely linked with a move to Stamford Bridge last summer and expressed his desire to join the west London club, but Spurs held firm and he remained a Spurs player. However, he’ll surely be leaving White Hart Lane after we ousted Tottenham from the Champions League by virtue of winning the competition and Harry Redknapp has lost his job.
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes his club would be a perfect destination for Modric. He told Sportske Novosti:
“I don’t know much about it other than what I read in the media.
“I know there was interest in the transfer window before. Chelsea as a team have needed a player with these qualities. He would fit in quickly and strengthen the squad.
“He has been in England a long time and knows about the way football is played on the island and the mentality of the players. He has exceptional quality, and moving to a bigger club is necessary for him to take the next step in his career.
“I think at Chelsea he would adapt instantly and become a better player. He should come to Chelsea – it won’t go wrong!”
(ESPN)
The midfielder has won many admirers during his time in the Premier League and performed fantastically during the European Championships for his country Croatia, so it’s no surprise that he has been linked with Chelsea and a number of other clubs.
But I don’t think Stamford Bridge will be his destination, it’s far more likely he’ll end up at Real Madrid or even Manchester United. We’ve signed Eden Hazard to play in our number 10 role, which will mean Juan Mata will move out to the left and we already have several midfielders including the likes of Frank Lampard, Ramires, Raul Meireles and Michael Essien to compete over the remaining midfield positions.
I could be wrong, but the Modric to Chelsea ship has sailed and I reckon Spurs will still be reluctant to sell him to us anyway. They would much rather move him abroad. Let’s just hope they receive less money than we were originally willing to offer.
Wasted article really, The Serbs comments will fall on deaf ears and he is wasting his breath. Remember that Modric still has 4 years remaining on his contract and we all know how determined and obstinate Daniel Levy can be if he decides to dig his heels in. He can quite easily deny Modric a transfer as he holds all the aces and rights. Levy could even do an Adebayor on him by loaning him out as a lesson if he chooses. Spurs are not a poor club however, if Real Madrid do indeed make a realistic offer, I suspect that Levy will do a deal with them, player swap plush cash as opposed to selling him to a rival in the EPL. We all know that Chelsea offered £30M with a couple of players thrown in for good measure and the media stuck a figure of £40M to bump up the package. As much as I liked Modric, I feel it’s time that Spurs get rid of him overseas and move on.
Infact i see not reason why chelsea should be able to delay in de signing of hulk, he is de ideal replacement for drogba pls abramovich hurry for theres is not time. Up blues forever.
He said Modric should join a bigger club so that would rule Chelsea out
@Northspur, is chelsea not a big club?
Modric ????§ ???d play chelsea need him D???????????????? need more creative middlefielders
Pls chelsea should nt waist time on signing modric, instead let them swap Merilez plus cash bcos he’s d type of player we realy need in our midfield, then northspurs u ar a fool by counting chelsea out of European big clubs
Pls chelsea sign modric for us will need it
Chelsea need mordric seriously,then it will be
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