Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is feeling happier about life at White Hart Lane.

The London Evening Standard says after the summer transfer window shut, there were genuine fears at Spurs that Modric, who was badly unsettled by Chelsea's interest and was devastated to be denied the chance to move to Stamford Bridge, would still leave White Hart Lane in January.

Things were so bad in late August that he refused to play against Manchester United because his "head wasn't right".

However, the 26-year-old is delighted with the way the season has gone and close friends at Spurs have noticed he is much happier and has a much better attitude in training.

It is also believed that Modric has just bought a new house in Hertfordshire, which is a huge indication that he is looking to stay at the club.

His current deal expires in 2016 and Spurs are still hopeful that he will agree to extend it by at least another year.

Chelsea and Manchester United are still big admirers of Modric and he remains one of their main transfer targets.