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Title: Modric leaving
Post by: COYSacrossthepond on May 31, 2011, 03:34:11 PM: Having seen all this "breaking news" about Modric "wanting out" i had to go and hunt down the original interview myself, because I know how translations can sometimes get used creatively to make a story. So here's the ORIGINAL interview;
http://www.jutarnji.hr/modric-promijenio-plocu--ako-odem--otici-cu-zbog-lige-prvaka/949867/ (http://www.jutarnji.hr/modric-promijenio-plocu--ako-odem--otici-cu-zbog-lige-prvaka/949867/)

And if you use Google Chrome, you can have it translate the page for you. The key phrase here is;

if a club comes an offer that will satisfy the club and me, then the transfer is possible. However, I weighed the departure from Tottenham. There, I was really great. I enjoy premium status among the fans very much appreciated and almost no reason why I asked for something else.

When he says that "almost no reason for leaving," Modric thought about the Champions League. Tottenham, Champions League, has not won a place in the elite event, finished fifth Premiership place, enough for a European league.

- Once you feel the Champions League, then it is a handicap to run out of these opportunities.

So basically, what Luka ACTUALLY said is that he really likes it at Tottenham, loves our support of him, but understands that a Godfather offer might come down from Utd or elsewhere. Oh and (of course) he wants champions league football.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Holtspur on May 31, 2011, 03:42:04 PM: This is precisely what some astute forum members have been saying as far back the dreadful loss at Blackpool when we had it in our hands to finish in the top 3 let alone 4th. It is eveidently clear that unless we get in the CL, we will lose players, whatever Levy says. Then its back to the wilderness I'm afraid to say, as rebuilding takes time. However, I hope that Levy & Co prove us wrong and the keep the quality players we have, offloading the fat and replacing with quality inthe striker department.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: COYSacrossthepond on May 31, 2011, 05:02:22 PM: yeah; i feel like we can prob keep everyone together this summer, make a splash for a striker, and make the CL again next year, But I think next year is going to be all-important; if we don't make top 4 next year, then Modric/Bale etc will start asking for transfers to CL sides. And it'll be back to square 1.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Derry-Yid on May 31, 2011, 07:51:40 PM: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has reiterated his stance that none of the club’s top players will be sold this summer.

Luka Modric was the latest Spurs player to be linked with a move from White Hart Lane this morning, with Manchester United reportedly ready to part with around £25m transfer for the Croatian midfielder, who has enjoyed a brilliant season at the London club.

The retirement of Paul Scholes means United are on the lookout for a replacement and although Modric insists he is happy at his current club, Sir Alex Ferguson could offer the midfielder Champions League football, and Tottenham can not.

Redknapp, who took Spurs to the Champions League quarter-finals last season, is determined to hang on to his most prized assets, however, and has warned that selling such players as Modric would undermine his long-term project of making the club top four regulars.

Redknapp said today: “All of our key players are under contract. ”The chairman and I have discussed this and we have no intention of selling any of them.

“They are at a top club and we are looking to improve the squad in the summer, not weaken it, in order to push for a Champions League place again next season.”

Thats good enough for me.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Metalanimal on May 31, 2011, 08:46:34 PM: A reassuring statement from Arry, yeap thats good enough!

Now also is an indicator ref his immediate future which again I'll take positively!
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Holtspur on June 01, 2011, 09:08:24 AM: Its a pretty solid statement, which is most welcome. I am sure there are those that will see "a plot" i.e claiming Modders isnt key to our future plans which is just plain daft. The team revolves around our little dynamo!
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: COYSacrossthepond on June 01, 2011, 03:23:04 PM: I mean, it's all well and good to say that, but i unfortunately have a healthy skepticism about things like this. My take is that this means that if anyone wants Mods or Bale, they'd better be prepared to pay through the nose.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Holtspur on June 01, 2011, 05:27:47 PM: Quote from: COYSacrossthepond on June 01, 2011, 03:23:04 PM
I mean, it's all well and good to say that, but i unfortunately have a healthy skepticism about things like this. My take is that this means that if anyone wants Mods or Bale, they'd better be prepared to pay through the nose.
It would be a poor show if Levy/Redknapp reneged on the statement - with a player of such importance they will lose the trust of the fans who will rightly question the ambitions of the club just as we are assembling a damn fine squad
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Spurs218 on June 01, 2011, 05:32:14 PM: If Modric leaves then I can see Harry walking and I wouldn't blame him if he did.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Holtspur on June 02, 2011, 10:47:58 AM: Its not an option. The club should offload Keano pronto and use the salary saving to bump up Modric's to a level he deserves, still cutting the clubs wage bill which is the main thing Levy wants to do (Keano on £65k vs Modric £45k is just plain bonkers)
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Corlukas Guide Dog on June 02, 2011, 12:16:53 PM: Theres no point in us selling him for 25m as theres nobody better out there for that amount really
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: ugs on June 02, 2011, 12:21:27 PM: Quote from: Holtspur on June 02, 2011, 10:47:58 AM
Its not an option. The club should offload Keano pronto and use the salary saving to bump up Modric's to a level he deserves, still cutting the clubs wage bill which is the main thing Levy wants to do (Keano on £65k vs Modric £45k is just plain bonkers)

Modric signed a new 6 year deal last year (5 years left) for 70k a week

:up:
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Spurs218 on June 02, 2011, 12:24:57 PM: Quote from: ugs on June 02, 2011, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: Holtspur on June 02, 2011, 10:47:58 AM
Its not an option. The club should offload Keano pronto and use the salary saving to bump up Modric's to a level he deserves, still cutting the clubs wage bill which is the main thing Levy wants to do (Keano on £65k vs Modric £45k is just plain bonkers)

Modric signed a new 6 year deal last year (5 years left) for 70k a week

:up:

Amazing the number of people who forget this.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: geeze34 on June 18, 2011, 09:55:23 AM: well as ALWAYS money does the talking! thought we actually had players with that old thing called loyality. but Modric proves me wrong again! obviously signing contracts long term mean nothing more than leverage for when you want to move on. how long b4 van de vart or Bale start saying "if its good for the club" blah blah blah. if we can hold on till Jan window we might be in position for CL next season, which might prompt a stay but can't see it happening! farewell Modric by july i reckon nothing less than £35 mil! >:(
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Metalanimal on June 18, 2011, 04:59:54 PM: Modders will be leaving at some point its just a case of when, now its down to Arry and Levy to convince Modders that his immediate and medium term future lies with us and he can achieve what he wants.

I think 150k per week in wages is a huge factor also for him!

If we sell now or in Jan lets get a club record at least 35 mill will soften the blow he is worth more than Berba and cost us more to buy!

Only downside is there isnt a player to replace him. We have to make teh best out of Modders looking to move as we can!

Wish he wanted to stay!
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: aspursfan on June 19, 2011, 01:02:44 AM: Quote from: Metalanimal on June 18, 2011, 04:59:54 PM
Modders will be leaving at some point its just a case of when, now its down to Arry and Levy to convince Modders that his immediate and medium term future lies with us and he can achieve what he wants.

I think 150k per week in wages is a huge factor also for him!

If we sell now or in Jan lets get a club record at least 35 mill will soften the blow he is worth more than Berba and cost us more to buy!

Only downside is there isnt a player to replace him. We have to make teh best out of Modders looking to move as we can!

Wish he wanted to stay!

Unfortunately it seems that players read from the same script now. Usually starts with, "of course I'm flattered that there is interest me, but I'm happy here." Followed by, "I am currently a [insert team] player under contract until [insert date], but what happens is for the club to decide." Followed by, "I have enjoyed my time here, but feel that I need to challenge myself with [insert criteria/pretend to ignore increased wages].

Win/Win for agents.
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: baldbloke on June 19, 2011, 10:25:48 AM: Statement by Club Chairman, Daniel Levy
18 June 2011

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"I wish to make it absolutely clear, as I have said previously, that none of our key players will be sold this summer. We are building a team for the future to consistently play at the highest level and retaining quality players is crucial to that.

"In respect of Luka Modric, we are not prepared to sell, at any price, to Chelsea Football Club or any other club.

"We made our stance on this issue abundantly clear in writing to Chelsea. They chose to ignore it and then subsequently made the offer public.

"For the avoidance of any doubt, let me reiterate that we shall not enter into any negotiations whatsoever, with any Club, regarding Luka.

"We now consider this matter closed."
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: ugs on June 19, 2011, 11:06:57 AM: This is going to become a very important part of our recent history, we now need to stick to this and fight our corner otherwise we will be walked over by everyone in the future. I'm very happy that Mr Levy has taken this stance and I just hope that we now sign a couple of players to show our intent and not sit there until 31 August being linked with every Tom, d**k and Dimi.

It's a proud day to be a Spurs fan !!!

:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Modric leaving
Post by: Holtspur on June 19, 2011, 03:20:19 PM: You echo my thoughts entirely Ugs. this sets out our stall. I doubted Levy at the end of last season about his intent, but this statement is water-tight and sends out a clear message. It should hopefully reassure Modders that we mean business and that now we can attract some top talent and push on. No longer a selling club, but one that genuinely wants to contend at the very top........AT LAST! Am a happy man!