Levy say no to United....

[jimbo]

Levy has already stated that we wont entertain approaches for our key players in an open letter to the fans.

I agree with SP, he means business this time and by that I mean - no business :razz:

In truth Modric would have to insist on the move and United would have to be prepared to pay a minimum of 35 million, perhaps even 40. I dont see them going as high as 40 million for Modric.

Modric isn't going to do a 'Berbatov' so I dont see it happening. I would be 95% confident of Modric being a Spurs player come the start of the season.

They may try to use Berbatov, but Levy is going to be extremely resolute this summer if his words are anything to go by.

Next summer though, if we fail to finish top 4, I would be 95% confident of him leaving.

I wouldn't blame him for leaving if we don't finish top 4 next season, but we have to hold onto him this summer. Otherwise...:bang:

 

[Jay The Yid]

Its irrelevent whether Levy will decide to sell or not. We all know ultimately its down to the individual player.

If Modric wants to leave he will leave and there will be nothing the club can do about it. We have all seen it 100 times before at our club and other clubs.

For what its worth I think he wants to stick around for another season and wont be demanding a move.

But all this talk about lets see how ambitious the club are and Levy is, is absolite nonsence. They do not hold the card the players do.

 

[coleraineyid]

Its irrelevent whether Levy will decide to sell or not. We all know ultimately its down to the individual player.

If Modric wants to leave he will leave and there will be nothing the club can do about it. We have all seen it 100 times before at our club and other clubs.

For what its worth I think he wants to stick around for another season and wont be demanding a move.

But all this talk about lets see how ambitious the club are and Levy is, is absolite nonsence. They do not hold the card the players do.

Arsenal have kept Fabregas for the last two years!!

 

[guiltyparty]

"Modric isn't going to do a Berbatov"? Really?

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6960807,00.html

Can't believe you guys are so sure/naive.

 

[Jay The Yid]

and look how that has worked out.

It doesnt work.

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

without sounding pessimistic - i feel there is a sense of inevitability about Modric leaving in the summer. Feels just like when we all wanted Berbatov to stay but knew deep down he would leave

 

[theShiznit]

The sad thing for me is that this repetitive cycle is all (imo) press fueled.

once they get it into their heads that X player is wanted by Man U then the stories (whether substantiated or not) just keep rolling, to a point where if it wasn't in the player's mind then it gets thrust there whenever possible.

I think we just have to remain strong. And would not even mind a strong statement from Levy now saying that (Just) Luka is not for sale at any price to any club, so stop wasting your ink you Journo fucks!! (in those exact words)

I'm sure fergie's loving the way it's played out so far, so time for Levy to add another glossy coat of raspberry to his nose...

 

[alpha]

Well, if we do sell him Spurs will NEVER progress from being Manures feeder club. The cycle of re-building will begin again.........

As far as I am concerned, if Arsenal can keep Fabergas form the clutches of Barca over the past few years then Spurs should be able to do the same with Modric.

Rather pre-emptive, but IF, Spurs do sell Modric (this summer), then it has to be Levy OUT!

 

[guiltyparty]

Are you seriously suggesting a club would buy someone they didn't want just because a journo made a link?

 

[theShiznit]

Guilyparty, did i say that at any point?

No.

We all know Fergie likes Modric (harry's very quick to point it out at any given opportunity)

The Stories I've seen have moved on from Man U being interested to us having practically sold Modric from fees ranging between £20-£25 million.

We have lined up replacements, we are willing to listen to offers, we have placed X amount on him.

all nosense aimed at disprupting the player. Maybe this is the way Fergie works, by putting a few calls into journo mates.

 

[felmani26]

The sad thing for me is that this repetitive cycle is all (imo) press fueled.

once they get it into their heads that X player is wanted by Man U then the stories (whether substantiated or not) just keep rolling, to a point where if it wasn't in the player's mind then it gets thrust there whenever possible.

I think we just have to remain strong. And would not even mind a strong statement from Levy now saying that (Just) Luka is not for sale at any price to any club, so stop wasting your ink you Journo fucks!! (in those exact words)

I'm sure fergie's loving the way it's played out so far, so time for Levy to add another glossy coat of raspberry to his nose...

The press may continue to pour fuel on a fire which, incidentally is usually started by them - but in terms of the player, I doubt they pay much attention to media spin.

End of the day, it doesn't matter what the papers say about them but they will obviously know of any approach from a club, in this Man Utd and only dialogue through the appropriate channels will a player then make his feelings clear - regardless of whether the press continue to instigate a move to sell a few more newspapers.

As far as I can see, Modric is happy at Spurs and perhaps more importantly, where the club is going. This summer was always going to be hugely important in making sure we not only retain our key players, but to attract and eventually add star players to a squad that is on the cusp of something very good indeed - players aren't stupid and if they can see this then they will be more than motivated to work hard for the cause.

This is why I always thought that it wasn't disastrous for us to miss out on Champions League football this season, however, another season outside the top 4 could force our hand but i've seen no evidence of us capitulating to the needs of others, nor do I envisage this will be the case.

 

[theShiznit]

@Felmani26

The thing is, where as just a few short weeks ago Luka was allowed to go about his business, now every Journo he talks to asks him about moving on, and specifically to Manure, if this doesn't then seep into the players consciousness i don't know what would.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

How can anyone blame Levy, if Modric does go. He's one of the best footballers in Europe, and he should be playing on the biggest stage, he's already started publicly saying "maybe" and qualifying that with "I want to play CL".

Don't blame Levy, blame the manager who has a squad good enough to beat both Milan sides but could only take 5/24 points from West Ham, Wigan, West Brom & Blackpool.

Blame the fact that we pissed away CL football.

 

[felmani26]

@Felmani26

The thing is, where as just a few short weeks ago Luka was allowed to go about his business, now every Journo he talks to asks him about moving on, and specifically to Manure, if this doesn't then seep into the players consciousness i don't know what would.

Oh i've no doubts about him being aware of a 'potential' interest from Man Utd, but as far i'm aware there has been no concrete offer, nor tentative feelers for a possible transfer.

Players must realise that there will be alot of speculation about their futures but it's also primarily built on a foundation of bullshit from the media and press and I would imagine foreign players in particular would rely wholly on their agent and obviously their club.

 

[StartingPrice]

Its irrelevent whether Levy will decide to sell or not. We all know ultimately its down to the individual player.

If Modric wants to leave he will leave and there will be nothing the club can do about it. We have all seen it 100 times before at our club and other clubs.

For what its worth I think he wants to stick around for another season and wont be demanding a move.

But all this talk about lets see how ambitious the club are and Levy is, is absolite nonsence. They do not hold the card the players do.

Really.

Arsenal have kept Fabregas for the last two years!!

Thanks, CY.
Actually, Jay, an enormous factors come into play - one of which is that Modric has 5 years remaining on his contract. That makes a big difference to trying to keep hold of a player who has 1 year remaining.
And of course it has a lot to do with the club's ambitions - if they accept a measly bid whether the player is agitating or not then they have no ambition. if they refuse permission to talk to a player who has five years on a contract, they can screw both the club wanting tobuy AND the player to the point where the transfer is almost impossible.

"Modric isn't going to do a Berbatov"? Really?

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6960807,00.html

Can't believe you guys are so sure/naive.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Really:shrug:

They are a selection of quotes out of an interview most of us have already read, the upshot if which was very positive in regard to him being happy at the Lane and happy to stay.
And you are questioing our niavity:rofl:

 

[Mr Pink]

How can anyone blame Levy, if Modric does go. He's one of the best footballers in Europe, and he should be playing on the biggest stage, he's already started publicly saying "maybe" and qualifying that with "I want to play CL".

Don't blame Levy, blame the manager who has a squad good enough to beat both Milan sides but could only take 5/24 points from West Ham, Wigan, West Brom & Blackpool.

Blame the fact that we pissed away CL football.

Exactly.

So we can take from Modric's comments that he didn't view it as a great season either.

United will make there move and make it big. They need to replace Scholes and know that finishing fifth makes us vulnerable. Hardly going to wait until next year when there could be a possibility of us finishing fourth again.

 

[alpha]

How can anyone blame Levy, if Modric does go. He's one of the best footballers in Europe, and he should be playing on the biggest stage, he's already started publicly saying "maybe" and qualifying that with "I want to play CL".

Don't blame Levy, blame the manager who has a squad good enough to beat both Milan sides but could only take 5/24 points from West Ham, Wigan, West Brom & Blackpool.

Blame the fact that we pissed away CL football.

Does he not have to sanction the sale?

He has 5 years left of his contract - there is no reason why Levy cannot refuse the sale.

 

[HotspurFC1950]

The player holds all the cards.

Nothing anyone else does or tries to do will make blind bit of difference.

The Club have done well to get Modric on a 5 year contract to help protect their financial position on the player to some degree but if he wants to go he will go.

 

[alpha]

The player holds all the cards.

Nothing anyone else does or tries to do will make blind bit of difference.

The Club have done well to get Modric on a 5 year contract to help protect their financial position on the player to some degree but if hr wants to go he will go.

So Scott Parker held all the cards when Spurs came in for him in January??? And the same with Fabergas when Barca have come in for him??!?

If the club has any balls they will keep hold of Modric at least till next summer.

 

[Viva la Tottenham]

The player holds all the cards.

Nothing anyone else does or tries to do will make blind bit of difference.

The Club have done well to get Modric on a 5 year contract to help protect their financial position on the player to some degree but if he wants to go he will go.

Fabregas has wanted to go for 2 years. Fact is a contract is a contract and Modders has 5 years left on his. He's hardly going to refuse to play. Levy is firmly in control. As the contract winds down the power shifts but currently we could easily keep him for 2 more seasons and still get top dollar for him.