Last Updated: 19th July 2012
ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS last night told Luka Modric he will not be sold unless Real Madrid stump up Tottenham’s £35million asking price.
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The Croatian schemer was absent from Spurs’ victory over Stevenage in their opening pre-season friendly having been given extra time off following his involvement at Euro 2012.
But the midfielder has made no secret of his desire to leave White Hart Lane, with Spanish giants Madrid leading the chase.
And Villas-Boas let slip last night that two other clubs — thought to be Manchester United and Paris St Germain — are also keen on signing the 26-year-old.
But the former Chelsea boss is adamant Spurs will not lower their asking price and says Modric understands the club’s position.
Villas-Boas said: “There has been continuous interest from three different clubs in Luka. But it is important for Tottenham to hold on to their rights.
“His situation will continue as it is until the price is right.
“It’s important to understand his feelings. We have been speaking and I understand his point and he understands the club’s point.
“Luka is an intelligent person and understands the club has to defend his value their values, rights and interests. It’s a difficult situation for the club but we have been co-operative by openly saying we are willing to listen to offers.
“But the offer has not been met to what the chairman wants. If that is met, there won’t be any problems.”
Villas-Boas also denied he is interested in Porto ace Hulk having been photographed with the striker in a London hotel on Tuesday night.
He added: “Hulk is a very special player for me as we achieved a very good year at Porto — but we were just talking.”
The man who is likely to be Modric’s long-term replacement, Gylfi Sigurdsson, impressed as he scored within 10 minutes of coming on against Stevenage, Yago Falque grabbed a late second.
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