We're the Real deal: Madrid confident of beating Chelsea to signing of Spurs star Modric by using Carvalho as bait

Real Madrid are confident of beating Chelsea to the signing of Luka Modric and have offered Tottenham Ricardo Carvalho as part of the deal.

The Spanish champions are unmoved by Chelsea re-entering the race and believe they have already seen off interest from Manchester United in the Croatia midfielder.

On the move: Luka Modric is expected to leave Spurs this summer

The Bernabeu hierarchy are confident that Modric’s desire to join them gives them a clear advantage, even if they have been reluctant to meet Spurs’ £35million asking price.

The new offer would be £28m plus former Chelsea defender Carvalho, according to Madrid newspaper AS, at the request of new White Hart Lane boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Decision time: Modric is set to have offers from Real Madrid and Chelsea