Modric agent claims Real Madrid star wants Inter move

Marko Naletilic has insisted the midfielder would relish the opportunity to play for the San Siro outfit as speculation mounts over his future

Luka Modric's agent has opened the door to a potential move to , insisting the midfielder is enthused by the idea of playing for the side.

The captain has been linked with a Real Madrid exit having won once in 2016-17 and four titles, among many other trophy triumphs since his move from in 2012.

Modric was included in Madrid's 29-man squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup meeting with Atletico Madrid , although speculation regarding his future has refused to go away.

Indeed, Italian publication Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday that Inter have not given up on signing Modric, and that the player will discuss his future with Madrid president Florentino Perez on Thursday.

And Modric's agent has talked up the 32-year-old's chances of moving to , insisting that the midfielder has been thinking about playing a big role for Luciano Spalletti's side.

Marko Naletilic told Tuttosport : "Modric didn't just think about playing at Inter, he's really thrilled by the idea of having a big role with the Nerazzurri.

"I have the feeling that sooner or later, Modric will play in Italy: he grew up watching Serie A."

Modric was one of the stand-out performers at the World Cup, playing in all seven of Croatia's matches on his way to winning the Golden Ball, where they were eventually beaten in the final by .

Perez and head coach Julen Lopetegui have been emphatic in their public assertions that Modric would not be sold, with the Madrid president joking that he can leave for his release clause value of €750 million (£670m/$870m) .

Modric has made 257 appearances to date for Real Madrid, scoring 13 goals.