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.

Can Modric take penalties? Let's Sell Kaka then.

i dont get why everyone is getting on kakas case cuz he's missed a few. i know jack is just kidding but half our goals have come from penalties so ya ur gonna miss some every often, plus kaka will be the golden ball winner

Now I'm serious...sell Kaka.

who is this Modric guy?
any profile on him?

speaking of english arogance...

informations about modric, google it, you have his mixes on youtube...

ya i watched a few compilation of this guy and man oh man does he have a great shot.

He does? That's great cause in the above video it seems like that's his weak spot!

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.

Milan Close To Signing 'German Cristiano Ronaldo' 

AC Milan are closing in on the signature of Borussia Mönchengladbach's Marko Marin, according to Kicker.


The 18-year-old winger is described by some as the 'German Cristiano Ronaldo' and is one of the hottest young prospects currently in circulation.

Marin, who holds a Serbian passport, has played four times for the Germany Under-21 team, scoring one goal.

The youngster has attracted the attention of a host of European clubs, with Fiorentina and Ajax said to be particularly interested.

Milan have been following the Bosnia-born star for some time now, and according to Kicker they are close to coming to an agreement with Mönchengladbach.

It is unclear whether the transfer will go through in January or at the end of the season, although the latter seems more likely.

The Rossoneri have already signed one highly-rated teenager in the form of Brazilian wonderkid Alexandre Pato, who will be available to play after the New Year.

Didn't want to open a new thread, and since were talking about young players coming to Milan ...
Goal.com
@LaPalma ... Who ?!

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.