Man Utd looking to Modric?

After a quiet January transfer window, rumours have been circulating of an imminent shopping spree by Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer as the Scotsman looks to reinforce his aging squad. Some reports claim GBP100 million will be made available to the Man Utd gaffer in the summer to ensure Utd has the ability to keep with the other high-spending clubs in the league, especially after Roman Abramovich splashed GBP75 million on two players in January.

And so the first candidate on Fergie's shopping list this summer is apparently none other than Tottenham's midfield maestro, Luca Modric. With Paul Scholes on the way out in the summer and no quality replacements in the current squad, the Croatian international is apparently high on the wanted-list at Old Trafford and Fergie is reported to be ready to pay GBP35 million for the midfielder.

The rumours are perhaps not too surprising considering that Modric has been instrumental to Tottenham's success the past two seasons but would Harry Redknapp part with such an integral figure for his squad?

Some reports claim Modric will be open to a move away from White Hart Lane should Tottenham fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. Other reports say Spurs have slapped a GBP50 million price tag on the player. No official word yet from the player or Man Utd but it is believed that even Barcelona and Chelsea are monitoring the situation.