[Fillipo Simone]

26/11/2007 15:24


Croatian Press: Chelsea Will Win €22m Modric Race

Reports out of Croatia indicate that Chelsea are set to win the signature of Dinamo Zagreb midfield ace Luka Modric...

According to Croatia's Nogometni Magazin Luka Modric is set for a move from Dinamo Zagreb to none other than Chelsea in the January transfer window.

With Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan also monitoring the player, Dinamo Zagreb can essentially name their price for the 22 year old international.

And it seems that Chelsea are set not only to match that, but also Modric's financial and footballing ambitions.

The attack-minded youngster is said to be eager to join up with Avram Grant's side, the Chelsea manager having watched him in action against both England and Macedonia.

Indeed, tycoon Roman Abramovich has agreed to bankroll Chelsea's bid based on the input of the manager and the scouting staff.

Now, with the winter transfer window set to open in January, Modric may well be on the way to Stamford Bridge in just over a month - unless another bidder makes themself known.

We have Gourcuff. Still, Modric has more potential and can cover different areas. So, we should really go after him. Both Simic and Boban were ex-Dinamo players, and Dinamo is traditionally one of our gold mines.

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Hrm.

Interesting snippet in the Italian media today. They say that Ajax may be interested in Modric's services and that there have already been meetings with Dinamo directors.

To be honest, playing in a place like Ajax for a year or two may be the best thing for Modric if he wants to leave Dinamo.

They were today in Zagreb, but apparently they've been rejected...they can't fit Chelsea and Arsenal's offers...there are also bayern, barca, milan in the game...