Luka Modric headlines our Rumour Mill as Real Madrid seek replacement

David Cooper - Writer 11:38 18/03/2018
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    Though the summer transfer window is still a few months away, that hasn’t stopped the rumours of players potentially being on the move.

    Across the world of football, there remains plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen when the market reopens in June.

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    LUKA MODRIC

    Real Madrid have apparently made it their priority to sign a long-term replacement for the Croatian playmaker this summer, according to Marca.

    The 32-year-old star is still a key part of Zinedine Zidane’s side and very much the man that makes the Whites tick but he has been linked recently with both Arsenal and Liverpool.

    Modric has a couple of years left on his existing Bernabeu deal but Madrid are conscious of his advancing years.

    While Isco has led Real’s new generation in midfield, the Spaniard has struggled for form this term as has Toni Kroos in 2018.

    Modric moved to Madrid in 2012 from Tottenham.

    AMADOU HAIDARA

    Tottenham are monitoring the progress of the rising Red Bull Salzburg star, according to The Sun.

    The 20-year-old midfielder has impressed in his breakthrough season with the Austrian giants and helped the club to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, where they lost over two legs to Borussia Dortmund.

    Haidara is in the same mold as Mousa Dembele, being a box-to-box midfielder capable of scoring and creating goals.

    Now a full Mali international, Spurs could chance their arm with a summer bid as Mauricio Pochettino goes about strengthening the north London club.

    SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Morgan Sanson of Marseille is challenged by Amadou Haidara of Red Bull Salzburg during the UEFA Europa League group I match between RB Salzburg and Olympique Marseille at Red Bull Arena on September 28, 2017 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)

    Haidara has impressed this term.

    TOM CAIRNEY

    Fulham are set to spark a bidding war for the midfielder this summer, who is attracting interest from several Premier League sides including Watford and Newcastle.

    According to The Mirror, The 27-year-old has starred for the Championship side but will be allowed to leave the club for a £20million (Dh102m) fee should the west Londoners not gain promotion to the Premier League.

    Cairney, who made his full Scotland debut earlier this month, has weighed in with two goals and four assists from central areas for Slavisa Jokanovic’s men.

    However, it remains to be seen where his future lies and it’s very much dependent on which direction the Craven Cottage outfit head in.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Tom Cairney of Fulham celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers at Craven Cottage on March 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Championship star: Cairney.

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