Jose wants £30million Modric at Chelsea

Mourinho is a big fan of Modric, 27, and paid £30m to take him from White Hart Lane to Spain less than a year ago.

Two years ago the Blues made bids of £22m and £27m for Modric, which were rejected by Spurs.

But now Chelsea chiefs believe they can finally seal a deal with Los Blancos at £30m.

Mourinho has the inside track and knows Madrid can be tempted to sell, The Sun reports.

Modric was voted La Liga’s worst signing of 2012 and has struggled to make a positive impact during his time in the Spanish capital, scoring three times in 31 games.

So president Florentino Perez may be ready to trade and free up cash for new players for Mourinho’s replacement.