Tottenham miss out on 'Luka Modric replacement', Marko Marin

15 June 2011 08:44
ShareHarry Redknapp is drawing up contingency plans for the possible loss of Luka Modric but has been rebuffed by one of his prime targets, Germany playmaker Marko Marin.[LNB]Despite the Tottenham manager's claims that Modric is not for sale, a substantial bid from either of the midfielder's main suitors, Manchester United and Manchester City, could force his hand.[LNB] Hot Spur: Marko Marin is on Tottenham's list of potential replacement's for Luka Modric[LNB]As he awaits developments, Redknapp has been scouring Europe for players with the attacking flair to fill any gap left by Modric's departure and is believed to have sounded out Marin.[LNB]The 22-year old's agent has indicated that a third party acting on Tottenham's behalf has made contact, in an attempt to set up a deal for the versatile Werder Bremen midfielder, who can operate on the wing or in the middle.[LNB]Marin first came to Redknapp's attention last season, with a goal and eye-catching overall performance in Bremen's Champions' League game against Tottenham.[LNB] Attracting interest: Modric is wanted by both Manchester clubs after an impressive season[LNB]Liverpool have also expressed an interest in the ?7.5million signing from Borussia Moenchengladbach, who still has two years left on his Bremen contract.[LNB]But he looks set to dash both Barclays Premier League clubs' hopes after breaking his silence on his future and saying: 'I am aware of interest from England, but I am happy to carry on here. I have given it some thought, and I am clear in my mind that I will be staying at Bremen.'[LNB] Wage war! Chelsea ready to nearly treble Modric's salary...and tempt Spurs with DrogbaModric must stay! Redknapp says Spurs should resist bids for star manEXCLUSIVE: Get Modric! Manchester City in bid to beat United and Chelsea to Spurs aceAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Harry Redknapp, Luka Modric Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom, Germany, Europe

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