Terry wants Blues to sign Modric

Modric has scored 12 goals for Spurs since signing in 2008

Chelsea captain John Terry says Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric would be a great signing for the club.

Modric, 25, is thought to have handed in a transfer request at Spurs after they turned down an improved second £27m bid from the Blues.

“He’s a world-class player who is very difficult to play against,” said Terry. “He has his own problems at the moment.

“I know there are problems. It’s probably a little bit disrespectful to Spurs… to talk about it”

Spurs have told Modric, who is only 14 months in to a six-year deal at White Hart Lane, that he is not going anywhere, but the Croatian’s name continues to be linked with Chelsea.

Terry added: “He’s very agile, very quick and a great finisher like we’ve seen over many years.

“We’ve got a good squad of players. If he comes he could certainly add to that.”

Terry was speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will play a Malaysian All-Star XI on Thursday before taking part in a similar match in Thailand three days later.