Inter look set to resume their pursuit of Real Madrid star Luka Modric in January, according to the Mirror.

The Ballon d’Or winner is interested in re-opening discussions after Los Blancos president Fiorentino Perez refused the sale over the summer.

The 33-year-old Croatian star, who has two years remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu, has a desire to join compatriots Ivan Perisic, Marcelo Brozovic and Sime Vrsaljko in the Italian capital.

Madrid are aware of the Nerazzurri’s intentions, but it is unlikely Perez will sanction a deal, unless the European champions can sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a potential replacement.