Real Madrid Transfer News: Inter Milan Reportedly Won't Give Up on Luka Modric

Inter Milan are reportedly refusing to give up on their attempts to sign Luka Modric from Real Madrid but are aware they are running out of time.

The Serie A transfer window closes Friday, which means Inter only have a few days left to try to secure a deal for Modric, who is said to be interested in moving to the San Siro, per Mirko Calemme at AS.

Inter believe having three of Modric's Croatia's team-mates—Marcelo Brozovic, Ivan Perisic and Sime Vrsaljko—in the squad may help but believe a deal is "almost impossible," per the report.

Modric's agent, Marko Naletilic, has said Modric will play in Serie A at some point in his career, per Tuttosport (h/t MailOnline's Joe Strange):

"The fact Inter Milan tried to sign him and Modric took it into consideration shows the influence Cristiano Ronaldo is already having on Italian football. For whatever reason, Modric wants to be a star in Serie A with Inter. Let's see. I believe that sooner or later Luka will play in Italy. Like a lot of Croatians his age, he grew up watching Italian football."

Real Madrid have already lost one of their most important players this summer with Cristiano Ronaldo departing for Juventus. It seems highly unlikely they would be willing to sanction the sale of another star man.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has offered his view on Modric's future, as shown by sports journalist Robbie Dunne:

Modric has enjoyed a stellar career at Real Madrid. He was won the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey and four UEFA Champions League crowns. He also won the Golden Ball at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

However, he has been tempted by an offer from Inter of a four-year deal worth approximately €10 million (£8.9 million) after tax, according to Ben Hayward at the Evening Standard.

Modric will turn 33 in September, and there's a sense he has achieved everything possible at the Santiago Bernabeu. Inter would prove a new challenge as he heads towards the end of his career, but he may have to agitate for a move if he wants to leave.

Real Madrid are preparing a new contract for Modric as they bid to secure his future. The club will hand him a pay increase which will make him one of the club's biggest earners, per Marca's Jose Felix Diaz.

Inter have enjoyed a strong transfer window. They have brought in a host of new players including Radja Nainggolan and Lautaro Martinez. A move for Modric looks a step too far especially with time rapidly running out to conclude a deal.