Tottenham Open Modric Talks

The 22-year-old playmaker has been linked to a host of clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United after impressing for club and country in recent months.

Juande Ramos is keen to start his rebuilding programme at White Hart Lane with a creative midfielder and believes that Modric could bring the flair and vision that he wants.

Dynamo president, Zdravko Mamic, has slapped a €25m asking price on the player's head, but a more realistic fee should materialise after talks.

While the midfield is a key part of the Tottenham team that needs strengthening, Ramos knows that other areas also need to be padded out during the summer months.

The fact that Tottenham officials are talking to Dynamo is a step forward after weeks of speculation about potential targets for the north London outfit.

A number of players from the Spanish league have been linked with Espanyol keeper Carlos Kameni reported to have agreed a switch by the English media, a story that was swiftly denied in Barcelona.

Ian Dixon, Goal.com