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Ryan Giggs: I would love for this Real Madrid star to join Manchester United
RYAN GIGGS has admitted he would 'love' Luka Modric to sign for Manchester United.
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The 31-year-old, who joined Real from Tottenham in a £30million deal in 2012, has been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea were monitoring his situation at the Bernabeu after he endured a shaky start to life in Spain.
Ryan Giggs left Manchester United following the arrival of Jose Mourinho in the summer
But he soon found his feet at Real and became a key player in the heart of their midfield, going on to win the Champions League twice and being named La Liga's best midfielder in 2014.
And Giggs, speaking at a Champions League press conference in Zagreb, insists Modric is his favourite Croatian player and would be delighted to see him at Old Trafford.
Luka Modric of Real Madrid and Giggs battling for possession during a Champions League clash in 2013
"Croatia have great players and my current favourite is Modric," he said.
"I would love him to join Manchester United!"
Modric has recently signed a new four-year deal with Real Madrid
Giggs: Croatia have great players & my current favourite is Modric - would love him to join Man Utd! #UCLTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/CcqmDRH4e7
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) 21 October 2016
However, a move to Old Trafford looks unlikely with Modric recently signing a new four-year deal with Real Madrid, which will keep him at the club until 2020.
Modric has made four La Liga appearances for Zinedine Zidane's side so far this season and has scored one goal.
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