The Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric says he is tempted by the prospect of a move to rival Premier League football club Chelsea and ready to leave Spurs but insists he will not submit a formal transfer request.
Chelsea have already had a STG22 million offer rejected while Manchester City and Manchester United are monitoring the situation - although Spurs' chairman Daniel Levy insisted they will keep their star.
With all three potential suitors able to offer Champions League football next season - unlike Spurs - the Croatia international wants to move on if a suitable offer is made for his services.
The Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp dubbed Chelsea's initial offer as "ridiculous" while insisting that Modric, whom he rates in any case at a minimum STG30 million ($A46.12 million), was "irreplaceable" and not for sale.
Modric, 25, says he must consider his options, noting that "it is for football that players leave clubs and move.
Modric joined Spurs from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008 for STG16.6 million and has played 120 games and scored 12 goals.
He signed a new six-year deal at the club last year.