messiah - I've always stated that Modric is an overrated influence at Spurs and that we could play equally as well without him, as dozens of examples have shown us. The only reasons I wouldn't want to sell are the impression Spurs would give off to everyone selling a top player, and strengthening a fellow PL rival. Selling to United would be as bad as Chelsea BTW. How much do we want to keep feeding them?

number 8 - If we were to get Sturridge with cash for Modric that would be a great deal, and I believe we'd not be weakened from it. Fair enough I see your point about it not directly weakening Chelsea, although they'd lose a young player with lots of potential for the future. Plus with one less English player won't they be struggling to meet the homegrown players rule that's going to be coming in?

See Spurtle I dont see it that way re: the Man U thing. I think we are still a long way off Man U but I think we are a lot closer to Chelsea.

BAE will be our number one choice at LB for years to come, so Bale will not play there unless BAE is injured

I am not quite sure how Harry is gonna line the players up - but I still think he will go for VDV sitting behind a lone striker - Adey? who knows but i seriously doubt it will be him