CHELSEA SET TO BEAT REAL MADRID TO LUKA MODRIC WITH £36M BID

CHELSEA look set to beat Real Madrid's offer for Luka Modric after it was alleged they are preparing a £36m bid for the midfielder. 

Roman Abramovich has vowed to dig deep as he wants a replacement for Frank Lampard in midfield and Tottenham's Modric has come under the spotlight. 

 The midfielder looked set for a move to Real Madrid after he showed a preference for the club. 

 But his dreams of Spanish stardom could be at an end as the club are only able to stump up £20m for Modric. 

 Chelsea are hoping to lure the Croatian international away from Madrid. Tottenham are in need of a boost financially following their failure to make it into the Champions League. 

 Gareth Bale has already renewed his contract at Spurs leaving Luka Modric as their only high-priced player to sell this summer.

 Ivanovic said previously of Modric: “Chelsea as a team has needed a player with these qualities. He would fit in quickly and strengthen the squad. 

He has exceptional quality, and moving to a bigger club is necessary for him to take the next step in his career. 

He should come to Chelsea – it won’t be a mistake!”

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