(My first post on here, looks incredibly similar, with the same posters which is the main reason I chose here over other sites. I was LightningLennon7 on 606 but was never a regular poster).
So, with Niko and Modric both attracting interest, although for different reasons, how important will keeping Niko be in the fight to hold on to Modric? If The Three Croatians begins to be split up, I personally think it may lead to more of them leaving.
They clearly have excellent chemistry on the pitch (see goal v Everton 09/10), and I get the impression they are good friends off it, and Modric and Corluka quite probably encouraged Niko to join us over other clubs when he joined two years back. So therefore whilst I don't for a minute think that if Niko leaves Modric will put in a formal transfer request, it will be interesting to see if such a deal is a factor in Modric's will-I-go//will-I-stay state of mind.
Furthermore, I have been to Croatia and have seen a very good fanbase for us over there, and that may decrease rapidly should we sell either.
Thoughts? Would selling Niko increase the possibility of Modric going?
The Three Croatians
posted on 22/6/11
Morning mate good post,I don't think Niko going will have an adverse effect on the Charlie and Modders.
Niko looks like his heading abroad any ways,and Modric apparently is settled in London.
Charlie will stay and be first choice right back.
IMO Charlie is very underrated,and sometimes given flack not deserved.
posted on 22/6/11
If Modric is settled in london, surely that means the chelsea deal is even more on the cards?
posted on 22/6/11
get more Croatians Harry!
posted on 22/6/11
I do agree with the OP that selling Krancjar will have a detrimental effect on whether Modric stays.
posted on 22/6/11
Charlie and Niko are very good friends and on most official club business they are paired together and im sure i read they share rooms when they are with Croatia.
I remember being told that Luka is a bit of a loner and is slightly dopey/gullable. Unsure if it was true though!
In my opinion i dont think if anybody leaves it makes a difference. In our own jobs we all like working with people and when that said person leaves it is a bit akward for a few days but then you just get on with things....such is life.