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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Luka Modric offer tabled"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-luka-modric-offer-tabled/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-11-24T11:35:34Z"
modified: "2021-11-24T11:35:34Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Luka Modric offer tabled

**According to [El Nacional](https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/luka-modric-renovacio-reial-madrid-oferta-manchester-city_673133_102.html), there has been a major update on Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer plans as news emerges on former star and Real Madrid [playmaker](https://www.croatiaweek.com/luka-modric-named-3rd-best-playmaker-of-the-decade/) Luka Modric.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs missing Eriksen…

Since the departure of former club mainstay and key player Christian Eriksen to Inter Milan, it has been a point of contention that Spurs seriously miss his creative presence in midfield.

[Spurs developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-developments-2/)

During his time in north London, the Dane was a pivotal player in the final third for Tottenham and averaged the most key passes per 90 out of their entire squad in each Premier League season from 2013/2014 to 2018/2019 ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Archive/England-Tottenham?stageId=16368)).

Eriksen left for the San Siro in January 2020 to the tune of [£16.9 million](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51262499) and former Lilywhites players, like [Ramon Vega](https://twitter.com/Ramon_Vega71/status/1444655567839141888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1444655567839141888%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-276810400587745901.ampproject.net%2F2111060251009%2Fframe.html) and [Jamie O’Hara](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/10/26/didnt-think-wed-miss-him-pundit-says-tottenham-massively-miss-17m-star-levy-sold/), have pointed out just how much Spurs have been lacking in that position since.

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Now, some news has emerged on another former Tottenham star as they seek to address that issue for new boss Antonio Conte.

### The Latest: Spurs make Modric offer…

As per [El Nacional’s sources](https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/luka-modric-renovacio-reial-madrid-oferta-manchester-city_673133_102.html), the Lilywhites have made a pre-contract offer to re-sign ex-favourite Modric as his contract winds down at current club Real Madrid.

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His contract at the Bernabeu is set to expire at the end of this season and it is believed the 36-year-old has already replied to Tottenham’s approach.

Indeed, unfortunately for Spurs, he has apparently rejected their advances as he contemplates signing another extension in the Spanish capital – though he refuses to rule out a move to Man City who have also made a proposal.

### The Verdict: Blow for Spurs…

Given Tottenham’s dire need for a proven playmaker, they don’t come much better than their former hero, so this news comes as a blow for Conte and co.

According to[WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/20874/History/Luka-Modric) the Croatia legend has averaged more key passes per 90 over his eight La Liga starts so far this season ([1.4](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/20874/History/Luka-Modric)) than any Spurs player has managed in the Premier League[bar Son Heung-min](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham), highlighting the player’s spark in midfield.

As well as this, only Lucas Moura ([3](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham)) has completed a higher amount of dribbles in that time compared to Modric ([1.6](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/20874/History/Luka-Modric)), while former Galacticos boss Zinedine Zidane recently labelled Modric ‘phenomenal’ ([Marca](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/03/16/605136ece2704e60628b45ed.html)).

Having just come off the back of an[individually impressive Euro 2020 campaign](https://www.eurosport.com/football/euro-2020/2021/euro-2020-news-ageing-like-a-fine-wine-write-croatia-captain-luka-modric-off-at-your-peril_sto8386167/story.shtml) with Croatia also, it is clear to see the player still has it in his locker and he would have improved Tottenham to no end.

***In other news: Spurs agreement to sign £200,000-per-week star possible as Paratici makes exciting plea to club chiefs, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-fabio-paratici-makes-exciting-matthijs-de-ligt-plea/)***