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Blow for Man United as Juventus ask super-agent to broker Modric deal

Juventus are eager to reunite Real Madrid star Luka Modric with Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to Italian news outlet Sport Mediaset, Juve have asked super-agent Jorge Mendes to try and and broker a deal for the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner.

Manchester United and Inter Milan have been linked with Modric, but Juve are understood to be leading the race to secure his services.

Modric enjoyed a stellar 12 months in 2018, winning the Champions League with Madrid and leading Croatia to the World Cup final.

He was understood to be interested in a move to Inter during the previous transfer window, with the Serie A club making no secret of their desire to bring him to the San Siro.