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London rejected an attractive offer from Madrid: The English team was not tempted by the possibility of receiving not only money for Luka Modrić, but also defender Ricardo Carvalho or midfielder Nuri Şahin.
According to reports, Tottenham will only sell the Croatian playmaker if the Spanish champions offer €51 million.
The 26-year-old Modrić does not hide his desire to move to Madrid, but Real has so far offered an insufficient amount - €39.5 million. However, it is hoped that both sides will reach an agreement in the near future.
Tottenham's main concern is finding a replacement for the midfielder. Joao Moutinho was initially the main candidate, but Porto is asking for almost €40 million for him. Meanwhile, the option of Şahin does not appeal to coach Andre Villas Boas, who doubts the Turk's ability to adapt to English football quickly.
