Luka Modric's wife is said to be unhappy in Madrid
According to Francois Gallardo, described as a FIFA agent, Vanja Modric is unhappy in Madrid and could play a major role in her husband's return to the Premier League.
Gallardo said: "Modric is the engine of Real Madrid, but the problem it is his wife who did not fit into Madrid in Spain."
United are known to be in search of a midfield dynamo capable of linking-up play and protecting the back four.
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Modric is the engine of Real Madrid, but the problem it is his wife who did not fit into Madrid in Spain
Francois Gallardo
Numerous efforts to land Kevin Strootman and Arturo Vidal have failed to yield any results, and could see Van Gaal submit an offer for the former Tottenham man.
Meanwhile, Chelsea were linked with the 29-year-old last summer, but the arrival of Cesc Fabregas would leave Jose Mourinho struggling to offer him first-team football.
Despite the array of Galactico's at the Bernabeu, Modric has done well to cement himself as a regular - only a hamstring injury has negated his pivotal role in Carlo Ancelotti's plans.
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