'Frustrated' Modric sets deadline for Madrid to sign him

London, July 6(ANI): Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Luka Modric is livid by Real Madrid's failure to negotiate a deal with the north London based club, and has now set them a deadline of July 17 to sign him in principle or he will explore other options.

Reports in Spain claim Madrid must sell to raise the 35 million pounds needed to buy Modric, who is reluctant to put in a written transfer request while Real continue to drag their feet.

Tottenham have refused to even negotiate let alone consider the option of a player exchange, The Sun reports.

The recent arrival of Andre Villas-Boas as their new boss has made Spurs even more determined to keep Modric, who is under contract until 2016. (ANI)