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Christian Eriksen can become one of the Premier League’s best playmakers and go down in Tottenham folklore, according to team-mate Jan Vertonghen.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has set the record straight with Spain team-mate Sergio Ramos, who questioned his commitment to the national team.

Mikel Arteta believes winning the FA Cup would mark ‘a turning point’ in Arsenal’s history and says their draw at Bayern Munich can spur them on for the remainder of the season.

Her massive 1987 hit brought her almost instant fame, but Suzanne Vega couldn’t reconcile her success with the dark subject matter of ‘Luca’, says Ed Power.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised match-winner Karim Benzema after the France forward’s goal saw off Granada last night – but acknowledged there was plenty of room for improvement from his team.

How do we love thee, LEGO? Let us count the ways.

Luka Modric finally ended months of speculation after signing a five-year contract with Spanish champions Real Madrid yesterday in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £33million (€41,700,000).

Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno insists the arrival of Luka Modric has nothing to do with the team’s disappointing start to the season.

Luka Modric has completed his transfer to Real Madrid after signing a five-year contract with the Spanish champions.

Luka Modric has passed his medical with Real Madrid as he puts the finishing touches on his move from Tottenham.

Tottenham have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over the transfer of Luka Modric, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Croatia head coach Igor Stimac has launched a withering attack on Daniel Levy, accusing the Tottenham chairman of breaking promises to Luka Modric over a potential transfer to Real Madrid.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has said the club’s asking price for Luka Modric has yet to be met, and if that remains the case he expects the Croatia international to return to first-team training.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas says Tottenham are still waiting for an acceptable offer for Luka Modric and he expects the midfielder to return to first-team training if the asking price is not met.

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has warned Spurs fans to brace themselves for the departure of Luka Modric.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned clubs interested in Luka Modric that the Croatia playmaker will not be sold until Spurs' £35m asking price is met.

Harry Redknapp knows Luka Modric could be distracted by talk of a move to Manchester City after Roberto Mancini declared his admiration for the Tottenham playmaker yesterday.

Tottenham could be without several of their stars, including Emmanuel Adebayor, for this weekend’s north London derby at Arsenal, manager Harry Redknapp has revealed.

Robbie Keane insists he is not risking the reputation he has built up during a decade of Barclays Premier League football by returning for a short loan spell with Aston Villa.

CHELSEA boss Andre Villas-Boas praised captain John Terry for his performance on a night when the defender was once again in the spotlight, having been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence by the Crown Prosecution Service.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is confident Luka Modric will not push for a move to Chelsea next month and is adamant that the playmaker is not for sale at any price.

TWO goals from Emmanuel Adebayor gave Tottenham the victory that took them into third place in the Premier League, and gave Harry Redknapp the fillip he needed on his return from heart surgery.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp insists Luka Modric deserves a pay rise despite his public plea to leave the club this summer.

Tottenham yesterday turned down a £40m bid from Chelsea for wantaway midfielder Luka Modric, according to manager Harry Redknapp.

Harry Redknapp has called on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to deliver him the signings he thinks can lift the club in the wake of the draining Luka Modric transfer saga.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp thinks Manchester City’s expensively assembled squad is now better than that of all-conquering European champions Barcelona.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has told wantaway playmaker Luka Modric to stop pining for a move to Chelsea and start committing himself to playing for Spurs.

Luka Modric appeared to be one step closer to leaving Tottenham last night, with manager Harry Redknapp admitting the midfielder was in no state of mind to feature against Manchester United tonight.

HARRY REDKNAPP is hoping Emmanuel Adebayor will become the latest ex-Arsenal player to move to bitter rivals Tottenham after confirming yesterday that negotiations over a loan move for the striker are under way.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed the club are in talks with Manchester City over a move for Emmanuel Adebayor.

AS EVER, a manager as meticulous as Slaven Bilic has prepared impeccably for tonight’s friendly with Ireland. But, this time, he’s probably reached a new note.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists a bid of £35m would not meet his valuation of wantaway midfielder Luka Modric.

Luka Modric has not created a rift within the Tottenham squad by declaring that he wants to join Chelsea, according to Spurs captain Michael Dawson.

Tottenham are adamant that Luka Modric will depart for South Africa for the club's pre-season tour tomorrow despite reports an increased bid from Chelsea for the playmaker.

LUKA MODRIC is meeting Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for showdown talks on his future today.

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric will not be holding talks with chairman Daniel Levy today over his future in north London, it is understood.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp last night described Chelsea’s offer for Luka Modric as “farcical” as he reiterated his stance that the Croatia midfielder is not for sale.

England Under-21 internationals Danny Rose and Kyle Walker have signed contract extensions with Tottenham until 2015 and 2016 respectively, the club have confirmed.

HARRY REDKNAPP has urged Tottenham to show wantaway midfielder Luka Modric that he can realise his dreams with the north London club.

Manager Harry Redknapp has urged Tottenham to show wantaway midfielder Luka Modric that he can realise his dreams with the north London club.