Redknapp keen to keep hold of Modric

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says Luka Modric is worth a new contract.

Modric, 23, is already on a long-term deal after arriving from Dinamo Zagreb last year, and has reacted to wild speculation about a move to Manchester United by suggesting he is happy at Spurs and would be willing to sign fresh terms.

"If I was the chairman I would certainly be looking to tie him up as soon as we can because he is an amazing footballer," Redknapp said.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told Redknapp he is an admirer of the Croatia international after the playmaker's successful first year in England.

my feelings

But Modric said: "I feel great at Tottenham and I have given no thought to moving to a different club. My contract runs until 2013 and I am just thinking about staying.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Tottenham offer me a new contract as that is something which happens in England. But, even if that doesn't happen, my feelings will not change.

"I am happy at White Hart Lane and I will continue to give my all for Tottenham, as I always have."

Meanwhile Redknapp is tipping his £9m signing Peter Crouch to make an impact this season and earn a place in England's World Cup squad.

"I want to see them all achieve what they want to achieve," Redknapp said. "I want to see Peter at the World Cup, I want to see Jermain (Defoe) at the World Cup, I want to see Tom Huddlestone break into the England team and Jermaine Jenas push into the team.

"I'd love to see Ledley (King) go to the World Cup. I think he is another who could go - he's that good. It's a nightmare (with his knee injury) - if he played next time for England he wouldn't make the Man United game on the Saturday."

By:charlie sam