Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Kevin Bond confident Luka Modric will stay
Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Kevin Bond insisted midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luka-Modric-c22857 would not be leaving for Chelsea, despite manager Harry Redknapp admitting the squad would benefit from his departure. The player has on more than one occasion expressed his desire
to leave White Hart Lane, but has been refused to do so by the club chairman, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-c9879 Levy.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879 international, £22 million and £27 million respectively. Both were rejected by the Spurs, who claimed the versatile midfielder was not available at any price. The Blues have remained persistent
though and are expected to make a further improved bid of £30 million, which could include a player.
While Levy has not changed his mind on letting Modric leave White Hart Lane, Redknapp revealed he felt the midfielder’s departure could benefit the club. The amount of money Chelsea are willing to pay for him could be used to bring in three to four new signings,
which would be helpful for the Spurs as the new season gets underway.
Even though Redknapp insisted he did not wish for Modric to leave, since he had been in exceptional form for the club last season. He was consistent throughout the season, making a total of 42 appearances in all competitions and scoring 4 goals. Not typically
a goal scoring midfielder, Modric’s efforts and contributions were vital for the Spurs as they finished fifth on the Premier League table.
Despite the fact that Modric missed out on the first leg of UEFA Europa League play-off against Scottish side Hearts, the Spurs assistant coach was certain Modric would be continuing on with the London side in the new season. He was confident that the Croatian
midfielder was settle down once the summer transfer window had closed down.
Bond said in an interview:
“The chairman has made it quite clear that Luka will not be leaving the club and I don't see that changing at all.
He has said categorically that he will stay at the club and I think that's what will happen.”
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