Modric in limbo as Spurs play hardball

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.

Modric has been training separately as he waits to resolve his future, having made it clear to Spurs he would like to leave this summer.

Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the Croatian but nothing has been finalised, several weeks after Villas-Boas admitted talks had been held with several clubs about a move.