Arsenal targeting Luka Modric with Real Madrid hoping to land Liverpool midfielder Emre Can
The Reds star will become a free agent in the summer, while the Croatian maestro could be heading back to North London
LUKA MODRIC could be sensationally on his way back to North London... with ARSENAL looking to nab the former Tottenham star.
Reports in Spain claim that the Gunners are interested in the Real Madrid maestro as they look to revamp their midfield in the summer.
According to , Arsene Wenger's side are willing to fork out £53million to prise the 32-year-old away from the Bernabeu.
The same report also claims that Zinedine Zidane is eyeing up a move to bring Liverpool's contract rebel Emre Can to Spain as his potential replacement.
Juventus are believed to be leading the race to sign the German international as he refuses to extend his stay at Anfield beyond the end of the season.
Modric is tied down with the Champions League holders until 2020, but could be tempted back by the Premier League - to his former club's fiercest rivals.
Jack Wilshere's future at the Emirates remains uncertain, while Welsh ace Aaron Ramsey has been linked to Chelsea recently.
Question marks still remain over Swiss international Granit Xhaka, while Santi Cazorla remains sidelined and hasn't featured since October 2016.
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It would be a major coup for Wenger should Arsenal acquire the services of Modric - who spent four seasons at White Hart Lane.
The FA Cup holders are also reportedly in the hunt to sign AC Milan striker Andre Silva, but face stern competition from Championship leaders Wolves.