Modric is unprofessional, blasts AVB as furious Tottenham demand £40m for misfit.

Andre Villas-Boas has branded Luka Modric unprofessional over his mini-strike. 

And Sportsmail understands Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is determined to resist being forced to sell the midfielder for less than £40million, feeling his tantrum has undermined the club's promotional drive in America. 

The Croatia midfielder has been fined £80,000 after failing to attend pre-season training last week and then snubbing the club's pre-season tour of the United States, infuriating club chiefs

Spurs announced on Monday night that Modric has returned to training.

Tottenham manager Villas-Boas, who has revealed Scott Parker is likely to miss the start of the season because of achilles surgery, said: 'We understand this type of player revolt is not new but clubs have to protect themselves. We have to hold on to our values

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