Chelsea were said to be preparing a new bid for Spurs midfielder/playmaker Luka Modric in light of the revelations that Essien's third cruciate knee injury may be his last. Rumour has it that Luka has a verbal agreement with Levy that would see him go should a suitable offer be received.
I am going to bury my head in the sand until the beginning of the season and hope the players I want have joined, and left, the club...