Tottenham's Luka Modric puts Manchester United on alert

31 May 2011 15:32
ShareLuka Modric has put Manchester United on alert after the Tottenham star admitted he will greatly miss playing Champions League football next season.[LNB]The Croatia international concedes no move is in place at the moment, but if Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has already expressed his admiration for the playmaker revealing just weeks ago that he would have been his choice for Player of the Year.[LNB]Modric has been in stunning form for Spurs since his ?16million switch from Dynamo Zagreb with the midfielder, who rarely shuns his defensive duties, attracting of host of top European suitors. [LNB] Switching allegiances? Modric is open to a move to Old Trafford[LNB]United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could now ramp up his interest in the 25-year-old following the Champions League final humiliation at the hands of Barcelona and he believes the diminutive midfielder is just the player the clubs needs to help build the next generation. [LNB]Speaking while on international duty with Croatia, Modric said: 'I will tell you the same as all ways - my club status is the same as it was before.[LNB]'But of course, if there will be an offer which will be good for Tottenham and for me also, then a transfer is of course possible.[LNB] Here's what you could have won: United can lure players with the promise of silverware and Spurs fans will worry that one player's departure could open the floodgates[LNB] [LNB] 'That doesn't mean that I'm bothered with leaving Tottenham - I'm not thinking about that every hour and every minute. I'm happy at White Hart Lane - my status is great, the fans like me and I do have everything I need.[LNB]'But then again - when you experience playing in Champions League, you want to keep playing in this tournament.'[LNB]Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has repeatedly stated that the north London club will not be selling any of their top star this summer, but a big money offer for Modric could proove too difficult to resist.[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Daniel Levy, Luka Modric Places: Barcelona, Croatia

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