Modric is in constant contact with Mourinho, says Dinamo Zagreb president

 

The father of the playmaker's agent has confirmed talks between Los Blancos and the Tottenham man and is confident that a deal to bring the player to Spain will be struck soon

The club supremo revealed that the 26-year-old, who spent five seasons on the books of the Croatian outfit, is the subject of constant contact from Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.

"Luka [Modric] is a close friend of mine. I can state with reliability that Mourinho has spent the last month speaking to him over a move to the Spanish capital," Mamic told Sportske Novosti.

Maradona sacked by Dubai club

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Diego Maradona sacked by Dubai-based soccer club Al-Wasl
• The 51-year-old had poor results in his only season in charge
• His future was decided by the club's new board of directors

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has been sacked by United Arab Emirates club Al-Wasl after only 14 months in charge.

Ibrahimovic arrival marks watershed moment for Paris Saint-Germain

 

It is the breakthrough signing that has confirmed Paris Saint-Germain's arrival as a potent force in European football as they unveiled Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Tuesday.
The striker has been tempted away from Italian giants AC Milan to ply his trade in the French league, signing on a three-year contract for a reputed fee of $24.5 million.