Inter Milan have approached Tottenham for midfielder Luka Modric.
The Croatia international is a top target for Inter sports chief Marco Branca, who has registered their interest with Spurs.
FCInterNews.it says Spurs have not given Inter short shrift, but the two parties are some way apart from a mutual valuation.
Inter could convince Spurs to sell Modric by including players in their offer. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has expressed interest in Kenya midfielder McDonald Mariga.
