Source: Daily_Mail
John Terry wants Luka Modric at Chelsea
Chelsea captain John Terry has lauded Luka Modric as a 'world-class player' and said he would be welcomed at Stamford Bridge with open arms. [LNB]The Blues have had bids of ?22million and ?27m rejected by Spurs but the player has made it clear he wants to move across London.[LNB]Modric is keen to play Champions League football again after his side missed out a a second straight season in Europe's premier club competition.[LNB] While Terry was not keen to comment on the speculation, he admits the Croatia international's addition would be a great boost to Andre Villas-Boas' squad. [LNB] I'm a fan: John Terry would love to line up alongside Luka Modric for Chelsea[LNB]'He's a world-class player who is very difficult to play against,' he said. 'He's very agile, very quick and a great finisher like we've seen over many years. [LNB]'I know there are problems. It's probably a little bit disrespectful towards Spurs... (to talk about the situation). He has his own problems at the moment. [LNB]'We've got a good squad of players. If he comes he could certainly add to that.'[LNB] Terry was speaking during Chelsea's pre-season tour of Asia, where they will take on a Malaysian All-Star XI on Thursday before taking part in a similar match in Thailand three days later. [LNB]The west Londoners played their first official pre-season friendly on Saturday, where former Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim's own goal handed Villas-Boas' side a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth. [LNB] Ambitious: Modric (right) wants to play Champions League football again after a taster last season[LNB]Fernando Torres' cross forced the Israel international to head into his own net and Terry believes the ?50million striker will be at his best next season after a poor start to life in west London. [LNB]'He backs himself,' he said. 'He realises from the World Cup he had a slight injury and carried that towards the end of last season. [LNB]'He feels fresh, he's happy. He's fully settled. I'm certainly looking for him to get double figures goals wise. [LNB]'He was still good at times last year. He's a world-class player and the price tag is a big weight to carry on your shoulders. [LNB]'He's got all the ability in the world. He's very quick and a great finisher. [LNB]'We're delighted to have him and if he can bring goals along with what we already have then fantastic.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEI predict a riot! Chelsea target Modric pulls out of clash with the Kaizer ChiefsDes Kelly: Just hurl these greedy stars through the transfer windowAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinionAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]
