Modric laughs off Barca link

(05-11-2010) Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric has laughed off talk linking him with a move to Barcelona. Recent reports have linked the Croatian international with a £30m move to the Nou Camp. The 25-year-old however claims to be happy at Spurs where he recently signed a new six-year contract. "Me going to Barcelona? Yes, I really hope that, but only as a Tottenham player in the next round of the Champions League," he joked in an interview with SportskeNovosti. "Let's be serious. All this is just so-called exclusive rumours, but I don't know who really needs them. Are they funny? Yes, they are very funny for me.” He added: "But of course, it is always nice to see your name being linked with such a club as Barcelona, but one has to keep their feet on the ground. At the end of the day it's just rumours without any foundation.”