Chelsea boss Avram Grant has teed up a £12 million agreement for Dinamo Zagreb star Luka Modric.
Grant has gone back for playmaker Modric, 22, to beat off competition from other top European clubs.
The Croatia star has emerged as one of Europe's most wanted talents after impressing in his nation's Euro 2008 qualification campaign as he helped knock out England.
Modric had offers in January but decided to stay put. Chelsea's fresh approach is likely to succeed at the end of the season.
Grant has gone back for playmaker Modric, 22, to beat off competition from other top European clubs.
The Croatia star has emerged as one of Europe's most wanted talents after impressing in his nation's Euro 2008 qualification campaign as he helped knock out England.
Modric had offers in January but decided to stay put. Chelsea's fresh approach is likely to succeed at the end of the season.
