Tottenham legend Steve Archibald feels Luka Modric will be a big success at Real Madrid.

Real are attempting to agree terms with Spurs for the midfield schemer.

Archibald told the Daily Star Sunday: "He's not in the same class as a Xavi ­because he hasn't won ­anything yet.

"But he is a ­tremendous player and I'm sure that playing in Spain will make him that much better ­because of the pace and the style of ­football over here.

"Luka adapted ­incredibly well to the ­Premier League, even though he is not that well-built for the more ­physical aspects of the ­English game.

"If he can get to Madrid, it will feel like the be-all and end-all of his ­career. He will then be able to?reach the ­pinnacle of the game. In Spain, he'll really be able to show people what he has in his locker - ­because Spanish football is the best going. That's why he wants to be there.

"Luka is one of those players who can slow a game down or speed it up. He would feed ­Cristiano ­Ronaldo. Mourinho has identified that."