Spurs to prove ambition to Modric
Published 00:01 20/06/11 By James Nursey
Harry Redknapp wants Tottenham to show wantaway midfielder Luka Modric he can realise his dreams with them.
The 25-year-old Croatia international stunned Spurs by saying he wants to leave White Hart Lane and will have enraged some fans by adding that Chelsea was his preferred destination.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy responded by ordering the Blues to drop their pursuit, insisting Modric was not for sale “at any price”.
Redknapp now wants Tottenham to bolster their own squad and prove to Modric he does not need to join “a bigger club” to win silverware.
“I think we have to show him our ambition – which we will do,” Redknapp told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme.
“If we can add one or two good players to our squad there’s no reason we can’t have another great season.
“So Tottenham could be a great club for him to stay with for the next few years. That’s what we’re hoping for.”
Modric’s comments came days after Tottenham rejected a £22million offer from Chelsea and the Spurs boss confirmed today that other clubs had also expressed interest.
“Chelsea are not the only club that have been in for him,” he said.
“There have been other clubs – top, top clubs.”
