Luka Modric wants out of North London. That's no secret and he's been the main culprit in revealing it since practically the moment he arrived at Spurs. It's evident that he's ambitious of course and he wants trophies so Spurs was never going to be the most obvious long-term answer. He's made a name for himself and more importantly has drawn the attention of some hefty admirers. Money is an issue as well don't kid yourselves and under Daniel Levy Spurs were never going to break the wage scale to keep Modric happy. A deal with Chelsea might have materialized last year but it fell through and now it looks like the final destination might be to the whiter-half of Madrid. It's what this article by Kevin Rendall is all about. It's a good analysis. The intangibles are all in place for Luka Modric to leave. Andre Villas-Boas is looking to revamp his squad bringing in his own brand of players, ones that will be more beholden to his directives. He'll need to fund them on his own as Spurs are unlikely to compete for the marquee signings and Modric is their most marketable player.

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