Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has moved to distance
himself from speculation suggesting he is a potential target for
Manchester United.
Reports had suggested that Red Devils chief Sir Alex Ferguson
was weighing up the merits of a move for Tottenham's diminutive
midfielder.
However, the Croatia international claims he has no knowledge of
any such interest and insists he is happy to remain at White Hart
Lane for the foreseeable future.
"I don't know anything about the Manchester United link," Modric
told Sportske Novosti.
"I read about it in the newspapers, and one paper even published
quotes from me saying I was happy to be on Sir Alex Ferguson's
radar.
"But the truth is that I didn't say anything to anybody about
this. They were not my words.
"I feel great at Tottenham and I have given no thought to moving
to a different club. My contract runs until 2013 and I am just
thinking about staying.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Tottenham offer me a new contract as
that is something which happens in England. But, even if that
doesn't happen, my feelings will not change.
"I am happy at White Hart Lane and I will continue to give my
all for Tottenham, as I always have."
Modric has also expressed his delight at Spurs' impressive start
to the season, with the 23-year-old of the opinion that Harry
Redknapp's side are capable of claiming a top-six finish this
term.
"Everything is perfect, I really can't complain," he added.
"I think the main thing is that the team has stayed together
over the summer. Now we are a year stronger and also coach Redknapp
has made us into a real team.
"The big four are still way ahead of the others, and Manchester
City are now a real threat as well.
"But we also have big ambitions. We don't want to talk about
fighting for the top four, but our aim is to be in the top six at
the end of the season. I think we are good enough to do that."