Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Yossi Benayoun as part of their deal for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric.
The Israeli international, 31, suffered an injury plagued first campaign at Stamford Bridge but has impressed in pre-season.
But Blues' boss Andre Villas-Boas is determined to secure a deal for Modric and seems ready to use Benayoun as part of the deal.
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