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Modric to Real 'basically a done deal'

Luka Modric is still hoping to join Real Madrid © PA Photos

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Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is expected to complete his protracted move to Real Madrid within the next few days.

Modric has been keen to push through a switch to the Spanish champions for much of the summer, having initially refused to return to pre-season training with the north London club.

But Real have so far been reluctant to meet Spurs' asking price for the creative midfielder, with the two clubs haggling over the details of the transfer as the Croatian waits for news.

However, it appears manager Jose Mourinho is finally set to sign the 26-year-old - with Zoran Mamic, sporting director at Modric's former club Dinamo Zagreb, revealing that he expects the deal to be concluded shortly.

Dinamo have shown a keen interest in the impending transfer, as they stand to receive a significant windfall from the sale of Modric - having inserted a sell-on clause in the agreement that saw Spurs sign Modric from the club for around £16 million in 2008.

Mamic should also be privy to private details of negotiations - his nephew, Mario Mamic, is one of Modric's representatives.

"You read many things in the media but from the information that I have, Luka will move to Real Madrid for sure," Zoran Mamic told Croatian media outlet 24sata. "I've heard it's almost done, so I don't have any doubts Luka will play for Real Madrid next season.

"It is just a question of when the official announcement will be."

Chelsea have re-entered the race to sign Modric in recent weeks, but Modric has reportedly made it clear to Spurs that he is only interested in a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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