Harry Redknapp has stated that Luka Modric will not be going anywhere in the January transfer window, and that his potential deal to move to Chelsea is dead.
The Stamford Bridge outfit made a number of bids for the Croatia international in the summer, with the playmaker speaking of his preference to leave White Hart Lane.
Despite this, due to Spurs’ good run of form, Redknapp believes that Modric no longer wants to move to Chelsea.
“I don’t expect Luka to want to go anywhere. I think the Chelsea deal is dead,” he told reporters at a press conference.
“He’s happy here. I don’t know where he’s at with his contract talks with the chairman, but I’m sure they’ll get something done.
“I don’t see there being a problem with Luka. No matter what Chelsea offer, he isn’t going. Not a chance.
“This is a good club. This is a club building a new stadium, a new training ground. It’s a club that’s going places.
“They’re both good clubs. We’ve closed the gap, definitely, on Arsenal and Chelsea from where we were. We’re now up there trying to finish above Arsenal for the second time in the Premier League.
“The potential is great, we sell out every week. We’ve got good players. I would love to see us perhaps make one big signing. That would really send out a message too,” he concluded.
Tottenham and Chelsea meet at White Hart Lane tonight.
By Gareth McKnight
Football News 24/7
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