da doce： Chelsea have emerged as rivals to Manchester United as potential suitors for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric, claims The Sun.
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The 25-year old moved to Spurs for £16.5 million three summers ago and has made 118 appearances for the North London club. Modric made a slow start to his Spurs career but is now viewed as one of the Premier League’s most talented midfielders.
Manchester United have been linked several times with the player as Sir Alex Ferguson looks for a long-term replacement for the retired Paul Scholes. But, United are yet to make a move and now Chelsea appear keen on the Croatian international as they look to improve after a disappointing season without any trophies.
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is reluctant to sell the player and values the midfielder at upwards of £25 million. Chelsea are rumoured to be willing to offer Modric £130,000 a week as they look to prize him away from White Hart Lane.
Spurs are also in the market for a striker and Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer Didier Drogba as a makeweight in any deal. However, Drogba’s involvement in any deal is likely to hinge on the potential appointment of Guus Hiddink as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor.