Real Madrid are confident winning the race for want-away Tottenham ace Luka Modric.

The Daily Mail says Real Madrid are prepared to pay Tottenham £30million for Modric after coach Jose Mourinho has told the club to press ahead with an offer.

The Madrid giants are confident of finalising a deal ahead of rivals Manchester United who have been closely linked with the 26-year-old playmaker.

The Croatia midfielder's move to the Bernabeu would give Tottenham's new manager funds to move in the transfer market.