Jimenez reveals Barcelona interest in Spurs star

Modric has been strongly linked with a summer move away from White Hart Lane, after Spurs missed out on Champions League football for next season.

“He’s playing very well; Barcelona have someone watching him,” Jimenez told reporters.

“He was present at Croatia’s game against Italy, but I cannot say who he is.”

Barcelona face competition from Manchester United. who are reportedly ready to make a move for the highly-rated Croatian playmaker.