Modric 'to cost £40million'

It will take £40million to prise Luka Modric away from Tottenham, Press Association Sport understands.

The Croatia international has long been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane, with Real Madrid thought to be the favourites for the midfielder's signature.

Tottenham are willing to sell Modric at the right price, but they are believed to be looking for a fee nearer to £40million than the widely-reported figure of £35million.

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