Niko Kranjcar has leapt to the defence of Tottenham team-mate Luka Modric over his protracted transfer saga.
Chelsea have had two bids for the playmaker rejected but are believed to have tabled a third bid in the region of £30 million in the hope of persuading Tottenham to let him leave.
Modric has made it clear to Spurs he wants to leave the club but chairman Daniel Levy is refusing to play ball, insisting the player is not for sale.
Manager Harry Redknapp has left the Croatian out of the Spurs squad for the trip to Old Trafford, claiming he is not focused enough, but Krancjar believes he should not be criticised for wanting to move away from White Hart Lane.
"It is his decision to make and something he has to go through with the club. No one deserves to judge him if he decides to go because he has given three fantastic years to the club," he told the London Evening Standard.
"I think as a friend you support them no matter what they decide to do.
He has played every game with his heart and if he gets an opportunity or the club decide to sell him, everyone should support his decision. It is his decision not ours and it's not up to us to convince him to stay or go."
Chelsea have just nine days to wrap up the deal but if the transfer does not go through Kranjcar is in no doubt that Modric will be completed committed to the Spurs cause.
"If the club don't sell him he will continue to play his football for the club as always because he loves the game," he added.
"He loves it too much not to give his best. Everyone should expect him to give his all to the cause. I'm sure he will put in a great performance when selected."