The Inter rumors made no sense, considering they're still under FFP restrictions. Then again, after the way UEFA effectively exempted AC Milan from their own repeated violations, it's possible Inter's plan was just to make the signing anyway and tell Europe to go pound sand after the season.
for more money from Madrid. Modric is 32...he sees the writing on the wall and wants to cash in on his world cup run. I am confident Perez will find a few extra nickels for him.