Luka Modric has revealed that he held transfer talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich back in 2011, with the Croatian discussing a possible move from Tottenham with the “mysterious” Russian.
The talented playmaker was wanted at Stamford Bridge after starring across the English capital in north London.
Abramovich was splashing the cash at that stage and was prepared to dig deep in a bid to coax Spurs chairman Daniel Levy into parting with a prized asset.
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Modric was aware of the interest being shown in him and went as far as meeting with his suitors on a yacht in the French Riviera.