'Next Modric' keen on Man Utd transfer after SNUBBING Real Madrid

Tom Weber

• Updated: 5 Nov 2024 10:07 GMT
• 3 min read

Martin Baturina will be on the market in the summer and his next destination could well be Manchester United.

The Dinamo Zagreb youngster is regarded as one of the biggest talents to come out of Croatia since Luka Modric and, indeed, he has been nicknamed the 'next Modric' in his home country.

The 21-year-old has been a regular for Zagreb for years and Sky Germany reports that he is ready and eagerly pushing to make the next step in his career.

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The German outlet first reported on Baturina when Bayern Munich hosted Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, revealing that Real Madrid had a concrete interest in the youngster.

It was claimed that compatriot and national team teammate Modric had even recommended Baturina to Los Blancos. However, it is now being reported that he actually rejected the LaLiga champions' approach.

Baturina snubs Real Madrid

Sky claims that Baturina said no to Real Madrid after being presented with their project and pathway to the first team. Apparently, the Madrid side initially planned a two-year loan to a smaller LaLiga club to help the player to familiarise himself with Spanish football.

Baturina, however, feels that he is ready to be a regular at a bigger European side and thus snubbed Los Blancos. The report explains that the midfielder feels the Bundesliga would be an ideal next step but no German club has so far moved for him.

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Instead, the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Man Utd hold a genuine interest in the Croatian wonderkid and he would certainly fit the new signing policy of INEOS at Old Trafford.

At present, Baturina has a price tag of between €20 million and €25m, but this could yet increase if he keeps performing.