Assistant coach Aitor Karanka has given the clearest indication
yet that Real Madrid want to replace Kaka with Tottenham's Luka Modric this
summer.
But the Spanish giants face a fight for the
Croatian midfielder after Paris St-Germain indicated they would be willing to
pay Tottenham's asking price of £40m.
Modric would rather move to Madrid, according to The
Guardian, but PSG's entry into the race will strengthen Tottenham's resolution
to hold out for their valuation of the player.
Modric has returned to training with Spurs this
week, having been fined by the club for skipping sessions as he sets his sights
on a move away from White Hart Lane this summer.
Manchester United and Paris St Germain have both
been linked with the Croatia playmaker, with Tottenham believed to be holding
out for a £40million fee.
But Real appear his likeliest destination, a move
which would allow Brazil international Kaka to end a largely ineffective spell
at the Bernabeu.
Big-spending PSG have also been mooted as the
30-year-old's next stop and he did not travel with Real for tonight's friendly
away to Real Oviedo, which they won 5-1.
Karanka told AS: "We decided he would stay in
Madrid. Kaka and the club are working to find a good solution for all
parties."
Asked about Modric, he added: "Which club would
not want a player like him?
"He is an outstanding footballer and had a
great tournament (Euro 2012). It is clear that he would fit in Madrid."
Source : http://www.standard.co.uk
