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Berbatov on brink of £28m move to Old Trafford
Manchester United are believed to be on the brink of signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Spurs have been holding out for a fee in the region of £38million for their star striker, but it is thought they have now reached agreement with the Premier League champions on a £28million deal. Spurs are closing in on a replacement signing and have also been boosted by the form of striker Darren Bent who has hit 13 goals in pre-season.
The Bulgarian has been tracked by United for months and their conduct had angered the White Hart Lane club, who believe the Red Devils were pursuing a public transfer campaign. United were reported to the FA by Spurs but it is likely any deal would see this complaint withdrawn.
Reports suggest the 27-year-old could be a United player by the time the Premier League kicks off this weekend, with some claiming he was at United's Carrington training ground for talks on Tuesday.
Berbatov has made no secret of his desire to move to Old Trafford, something which has frustrated bosses at Spurs who felt he should have shown more loyalty, and he has been criticised for his lack of application since returning from the summer break. It will come as a second blow in a matter of weeks after Robbie Keane insisted to be given permission to move to Liverpool.
Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin and Spartak Moscow star Roman Pavlyuchenko both remain at the top of coach Juande Ramos' wanted list, and the sale of Berbatov could free up enough funds for the Russian strike pair to be reunited in north London. West Ham United striker Dean Ashton - reportedly told to shed pounds by England coach Fabio Capello - has also been tracked, but a move for David Villa would appear to be doomed to failure.
Berbatov has scored 27 Premier League goals in 63 starts since moving from Bayer Leverkusen but his time at the club has been dogged by transfer rumours and questions over his commitment.
Edited by Dead_Man_Inc 13 Aug `08, 1:38PM
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I think if he comes, he will be in a shock.. given SAF's hard nature.
but then imagine if SAF manages to turn him around like a Cantona, boy, we are in a treat.
but one thing, Berba and Rooney are top in the list for scoring goals and assists..will they complement or cancel out each other?
I think all of us still prefer an out and out striker like Ruud, just hammer in goals. right?
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Berba To United In 48 Hours
The Sun claims that Berbatov has effectively parted company with Spurs and that only routine paperwork stands between he and Old Trafford.
The Bulgarian striker has been yearning for the deal to go through all summer, as he is desperate to play Champions League football this season. The Lilywhites can only offer the UEFA Cup.
Exactly how much the Red Devils will pay for the 27-year-old remains unknown, but the fee is believed to be somewhere between £25million and £28million.
Berbatov's departure will mean Juande Ramos has lost three international-class forwards since January, as Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane have already left White Hart Lane.
This latest development may be a sign that Darren Bent has earned himself a place in the first team with his excellent pre-season form.
It could also mean the North London club are close to landing Zenit St Petersburg star Andrei Arshavin.
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14, 19, and 20 are empty numbers, maybe one of them will be his?
i checked manutd.com, Possebon and the da Silva twins are included in the 'First Team' page of profiles, dunno if it's because they joined the senior team's preseason tour. But hope to see them play soon, pray they become excellent players.
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Originally posted by zocoss:
If Fergie didn't let RVN go, maybe... just maybe they wouldn't have won the last 2 Premier League and Champions League title... ?
I say just pay the $28m and get it over with... Berbatov is an experience and "class" striker...
well, 28M if he can spur MUFC to another treble then he will be consider "cheap"..
yes RVN is a sad story but that's water under the bridge... forget it la.
we won't even need Rio or Vidic if we got Stam, right?
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Originally posted by Master -_-:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I DUN WANT BERBATOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHERE U GET UR NEWS FROM LA
edit: the article with tat pic only says why berbatov isnt suitable for spurs.
ok, for those anti berbatov, still got hope to lie to yourself.
Edited by Pitot 14 Aug `08, 9:20PM
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