Modric confident of staying at Spurs

Modric, who nearly joined Chelsea last summer, said he would continue to "play his heart out" for Spurs, who are chasing their first league title since 1961 and were last in genuine contention in the mid-1980s.

He has reportedly also been targeted by Manchester United, whose manager Sir Alex Ferguson is yet to find a long-term replacement for the retired Paul Scholes.

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