Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has no doubts over Luka Modric's professionalism.

Real Madrid are struggling to agree a fee with Spurs for the midfielder.

"We will try to solve it as soon as possible," he told Sky Sports. "It is the second time we have been through this situation.

"It is obviously difficult for him, but the chairman is defending the club's interests and the player has to understand that, and the fact that the offer does not meet the chairman's demands means we can't do anything.

"The player is a good professional and hopefully he will return to the team."