Luka Modric’s dream move to Real Madrid has once again hit the rocks as The Sun report that Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy has stepped in to demand more for the Croatian star. Madrid had seemingly agreed upon a £35m deal with Spurs for Modric, who even flew out to Spain to complete his move. But Levy has reportedly made a last minute demand of a further £2m fee from Madrid, much to the infuriation of Jose Mourinho.

The ‘Special One’ is rumoured to have had a heated exchanged with the Tottenham chairman yesterday over the fresh demands, leaving Modric worried about his future once again. The transfer saga has rolled on throughout the summer owing to Tottenham’s harsh stance and with the transfer window closing in less than two week’s time there could be more drama.

With Luka Modric nearing an exit from White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has stepped up his search for a replacement, and now is ready to make a move for Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles after being priced out of a move for fellow Portuguese international Joao Moutinho.

It was Villas-Boas who swooped for Meireles last year as well, as the then-Chelsea boss signed the midfielder in a £12 million deal from Liverpool. However, with the Blues stocking up on midfielders this summer, Meireles has been strongly linked with an exit, with Napoli leading the chase for the 29-year old.

There could finally be light at the end of the tunnel regarding Luka Modric's prospective move to Real Madrid, with the Croatian expected to fly to the Spanish capital today to complete a transfer to the reigning La Liga champions.

Talks between the two clubs had been ongoing throughout the summer, with Spurs defiant over their £40 million price tag for Modric, while Madrid refused to exceed £25 million for the 26-year old.

The snag in developments was a worrying sign for Modric as well, whose relationship with new manager Andre Villas-Boas and chairman Daniel Levy soured after the Croatian missed a couple of pre-season training sessions in order to force the move.

Relations between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur seem to souring by the day, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy peeved by the La Liga side's insulting £23 million offer for Croatian playmaker Luka Modric.

Levy, who rejected a £40 million bid from Chelsea last summer for the 26-year old, wants at least £35 million from the reigning Spanish champions in order to let Modric leave White Hart Lane this summer, but was offered only a direct £23 million deal by Real president Florentino Perez, with additional payments depending on the player's success taking the transfer price up to £30 million according to reports in the Daily Star.

Partizan Belgrade's Medo Kamara has become quite a sought after prospect after completing his second season at the Serbian club under the tutelage of former Chelsea coach Avram Grant. The Israeli has gone forward and suggested the player to Tottenham Daniel Levy and according to Spanish Sports Daily AS he is seriously considering a move for the 24 year old in order to replace wantaway midfielder Luka Modric.

The Croat continues to train alone as doubts over his future linger on. Real Madrid is the player's dream destination and while Spurs seem to have all but given up on the possibility of retaining the player's services, one believes that they wish to hold onto him until they have found an appropriate replacement for him.

Fatigued by the regular stalling in developments regarding their prospective purchase of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric, Real Madrid have issued one final take-it-or-leave-it offer of £30 million to Spurs for the Croatian midfielder according to media reports.

The two sides have been haggling over the player's price all summer, with Spurs' chairman Daniel Levy showing his usual doggedness over a refusal to budge from his asking price for the 26-year old.

Madrid, similarly, have not been willing to reach the Spurs' £40 million valuation for the player, which has left Modric rather frustrated.

Luka Modric's worst nightmares might be about to manifest itself after manager Andre Villas-Boas declared that the Croatian would be drafted into the first-team should Real Madrid fail to meet Tottenham's valuation. Spurs have held their ground over Modric's £40m price tag, a fee Madrid have refused to pay hitherto, thus leaving the 26 year old in limbo.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Villas-Boas said: “I think the player has to understand that the club cannot do anything about other clubs' offers. We have a value and an interest that we have to defend, and we are waiting to reintegrate the player if the offer is not matched.”