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Rafael van der Vaart has admitted he empathises with Spurs team-mate Luka Modric, who has not joined the squad on their pre-season trip to the United States.
Modric seems certain to leave White Hart Lane this summer and is being targeted by Spanish giants Real Madrid, as well as clubs in the Premier League.
The Croatian didn't fly to the US with the rest of the Spurs squad as the wrangling over his future continues, and Van der Vaart says he understands the situation he finds himself in.
"I went to Luka's house and spoke to him after training. I told him what happened to me when I wanted to sign for Real (from Hamburg),"the Dutchman told AS.
"I've been one of the closest people to Modric in the dressing room and I feel for him. It is a difficult situation.
"The chairman is angry, but Luka is very upset with what is happening. I think everything will be fixed in three or four days."
Spurs, who are2.75to finish in the top four of the Premier League next season, begin their campaign at Newcastle on 18th January. They are29.00to win 3-0, while a 2-2 draw can be backed at13.00.
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