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MANCHESTER UNITED tabled an official £20million bid for Tottenham strike star Dimitar Berbatov last night.
And Alex Ferguson expects to wrap up the deal within the next week after making his opening offer.
The United boss is in the market for a proven Premier League goalscorer to play alongside Wayne Rooney next season.
Berbatov has been top of Fergie’s wanted list all year and now he has turned his interest into a hard cash bid.
United are convinced they can lure the Bulgarian to Old Trafford with the promise of Champions League football and an £80,000- a-week pay packet.
Berbatov, 27, is keen to move on to bigger things after two years at White Hart Lane.
He was a £10.9m signing from Bayer Leverkusen in 2006 and has scored 46 goals in two seasons with Spurs.
But he fell out with Martin Jol last season and has failed to impress new boss Juande Ramos with his attitude.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy slapped a £30m price tag on Berbatov when Fergie and United came sniffing in the January window.
But Ramos has already splashed more than £50m this year on Luka Modric, Jonathan Woodgate, Alan Hutton, Heurelho Gomes, Giovani Dos Santos, Chris Gunter, Gilberto and John Bostock.
And Spurs need funds to finance their £11m move for Espanyol striker Luis Garcia.
They will try to prise a few more million out of United before finally agreeing to sell fans’ favourite Berbatov.
But Ramos has given his blessing.
Emil Dantchev, Berbatov’s agent, said: “I cannot make any comment until there is official confirmation from Tottenham or United.”
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Man Utd make move for Berbatov
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But it is the Sun 
How many exclusive transfer news have they claimed over the man years but in the end have equalled to very little but bullshit.
Liverpool signing Darren Bent Exclusive I remember from last summer. Charlton came out and denied all claims soon after as well as Bent and Liverpool.
I have no doubts United could be interested in Berbatov, but more conclusive sources are needed first before jumping the gun
How many exclusive transfer news have they claimed over the man years but in the end have equalled to very little but bullshit.
Liverpool signing Darren Bent Exclusive I remember from last summer. Charlton came out and denied all claims soon after as well as Bent and Liverpool.
I have no doubts United could be interested in Berbatov, but more conclusive sources are needed first before jumping the gun
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United want Berbatov
Berbatov wants to go to United
Spurs don't want to sell Berbatov
that fucking Calderon
Berbatov wants to go to United
Spurs don't want to sell Berbatov
that fucking Calderon
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I know its not the most reliable of sources.Ade Alonso wrote:I have no doubts United could be interested in Berbatov, but more conclusive sources are needed first before jumping the gun
But to be fair it was only a matter of time before Man Utd stepped up their interest in the player, everyone knows Ferguson is an admirer of him so there may as well be a thread for it.
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£20m isn't going to do it and they know it, Spurs aren't bloody broke(yet).
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Cesc Soler wrote:I know its not the most reliable of sources.Ade Alonso wrote:I have no doubts United could be interested in Berbatov, but more conclusive sources are needed first before jumping the gun
But to be fair it was only a matter of time before Man Utd stepped up their interest in the player, everyone knows Ferguson is an admirer of him so there may as well be a thread for it.
If he does sign Berbatov it will be interesting to see how they play
Tevez-----------Berbatov
--------Rooney--------------
Rooney just behind the two strikers.
Or
-------------Berb--------------
--------Rooney-------Tevez
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£30mil, take it or leave it.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7503126.stm
Manchester United have bid £20m for Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov and hope to tie up a deal within a week. (Various)
That is always a good sign.
United bid for Berbatov
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Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 15 minutes ago
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Daily Mail, UK - 10 hours ago
By Matt Lawton Last updated at 11:17 PM on 11th July 2008 Manchester United have bid more than £20million for Tottenham's Dimitar Berbatov in their first ...
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Giovani Dos Spurs™ wrote:£30mil, take it or leave it.
I'll take it off your hands if it's weighing you down...
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Giovani Dos Spurs™ wrote:£30mil, take it or leave it.
Daily Mail are running this as well. They said Spurs want £25 million and a player. If it's someone like Saha then I'd be happy with that.
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Hypothetically
If Man Utd did sign Berbatov before Liverpool made a move for Keane. Then Spurs would demand a higher fee for Keane because they just sold one big name striker for a big fee so they don't need to sell again?
If Man Utd did sign Berbatov before Liverpool made a move for Keane. Then Spurs would demand a higher fee for Keane because they just sold one big name striker for a big fee so they don't need to sell again?
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Cesc Soler wrote:I know its not the most reliable of sources.Ade Alonso wrote:I have no doubts United could be interested in Berbatov, but more conclusive sources are needed first before jumping the gun
But to be fair it was only a matter of time before Man Utd stepped up their interest in the player, everyone knows Ferguson is an admirer of him so there may as well be a thread for it.
You got me wrong mate which is probably my fault there.
I meant that we shouldn't get ahead of ourseleves till some broadsheet or perhaps the BBC or Sky confirm anything.
But now others are claiming the same thing so there is more substance now to really believe of this happening.
The topic is worthy of a thread and like I said before it wouldn't suprise me or anyone if United were going to sign him this summer.
Anyway back more on topic, I agree with Battyboy's comments.
Fergie has obviously looked at the seriousness of us wanting to sign Keane and has realised if we were to sign him now that would surely demand a higher fee for Berbatov or vice a versa in regards to United signing Berbatov.
Saying that if the fee United is willing to pay for Berbatov and Liverpool for Keane I think both are reasonable. No doubts the Spurs board will try to take us both to the cleaners as much as possible.
If they were to leave, got to wonder with the funds they could possibly have will they make bids for the like of Villa, afterall they would be just left with Bent. It'll be certianly interesting from all perspectives thats for sure
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Alleged inside info:
Believe what you will
Dan Ashcroft on SC wrote:
Keane staying no question.
Berbatov still entirely expected to stay. My info came before this £20m bid story came up. If true then the fax would have been immediately returned to sender by Levy's PA who would have known it wasn't worth interrupting his game of solitaire for.
Bentley's going to be this year's Bent. It'll run for ages (well it already has) but will very likely get there eventually. We want him, he wants us, no one else wants him enough to pay close to the price. Suspect it'll end up with a low initial payment and lots of add ons.
DM - fingers still in many pies was the word. My gut feeling (completely opinion) at the moment is, as someone mentioned above, Albelda.
3rd CB and 2nd GK will come later as sorting the first 11 players (see the two paragraphs above) is the priority.
Very pleased with our business so far. Very pissed off with all the shite being written in the press - it seems worse than ever this year. Are trying to use it to create a siege mentality for the upcoming season.
I'll have no more updates now till we're back from Spain I'm afraid.
Believe what you will
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Where do Spurs get all their money from anyway?
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I said for ages we'll get Berbatov. Fergie wanted him last year but it didn't work out and there was the Tevez thing. This year there's no one else we want it makes perfect sense it will happen, Berbatov will make it happen.
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Calidad wrote:Where do Spurs get all their money from anyway?
Daniel Levy has tons of money...he owned quite a few clubs under ENIC I think...then sold them all off and pumped loads into Tottenham, as he supports them. They've always had loads of money...I'm sure they are one of the 3 richest in the Premiership...
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Deano-West Ham United wrote:Calidad wrote:Where do Spurs get all their money from anyway?
Daniel Levy has tons of money...he owned quite a few clubs under ENIC I think...then sold them all off and pumped loads into Tottenham, as he supports them. They've always had loads of money...I'm sure they are one of the 3 richest in the Premiership...
Levy is wealthy, but he doesn't have millions of pounds in a drawer.I think you're confusing him with Joe Lewis. Spurs money comes from him.
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Glenn Hysén wrote:Deano-West Ham United wrote:Calidad wrote:Where do Spurs get all their money from anyway?
Daniel Levy has tons of money...he owned quite a few clubs under ENIC I think...then sold them all off and pumped loads into Tottenham, as he supports them. They've always had loads of money...I'm sure they are one of the 3 richest in the Premiership...
Levy is wealthy, but he doesn't have millions of pounds in a drawer.I think you're confusing him with Joe Lewis. Spurs money comes from him.
All I know is that they have tons of money...they always have done. They seem to be able to end up spending over £30m every season.
I suppose having very expensive season tickets, and selling out every week helps.
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just admit it, you're confused.
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Manchester United have put a £25m limit on their pursuit of striker Dimitar Berbatov and told Spurs they can take it or leave it after the Londoners rejected an initial offer of £20m. (Various)
Only a matter of time.
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They can take or leave £30mil.
Levy's not a man who likes to be bullied in negotiations - remember how he got £8mil out of Chelsea for Arnesen ?
Levy's not a man who likes to be bullied in negotiations - remember how he got £8mil out of Chelsea for Arnesen ?
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Fair point, Arnesen's a glorified youth scout whereas Berbatov is one of the league's best strikers, so I can imagine Levy pushing even harder for more money than he's actually worth...
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Spurs spent £18m on Darren Bent
if Spurs value Darren Bent at £18m what does Fergie think he's doing bidding £20m for Berbatov?
if Spurs value Darren Bent at £18m what does Fergie think he's doing bidding £20m for Berbatov?
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1) Spurs were idiots
2) Fergie needs to save his money to be able to overpay on English players
2) Fergie needs to save his money to be able to overpay on English players
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Roger Hunt wrote:1) Spurs were idiots
2) Fergie needs to save his money to be able to overpay on English players
1) Everyone's entitled to the odd shocking signing.
2) Someone's got to, otherwise how do we prop up the over inflated English football market?
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Wenger raped my cat wrote:Roger Hunt wrote:1) Spurs were idiots
2) Fergie needs to save his money to be able to overpay on English players
1) Everyone's entitled to the odd shocking signing.
2) Someone's got to, otherwise how do we prop up the over inflated English football market?
1) Which was the one Arsenal were entitled to, Walcott?
2) see point 1).
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1) Henry, obviously.
2) Naturally.
2) Naturally.
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I certainly like the theory about Man. Utd. making their interest for Berbatov official just recently after Liverpool were known to want Keane. Spurs will clearly only sell one of them, and we all know it's Man. Utd./Berbatov more likely to win this battle.
btw, speaking of Man. Utd. transfer rumours, saw something interesting in the F365 mailbox today - one of their readers raised the point that there has been almost 0 speculation about Palacios and Valencia of Wigan being linked to Man. Utd., despite these stories breaking just a few days before their final game of the season
Certainly makes you think twice when fans of big clubs moan about the press being biased towards the other big clubs. Saints always tells us about the press favouring Arsenal...
btw, speaking of Man. Utd. transfer rumours, saw something interesting in the F365 mailbox today - one of their readers raised the point that there has been almost 0 speculation about Palacios and Valencia of Wigan being linked to Man. Utd., despite these stories breaking just a few days before their final game of the season
Certainly makes you think twice when fans of big clubs moan about the press being biased towards the other big clubs. Saints always tells us about the press favouring Arsenal...
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Berbatov and Rooney is a mouth-watering pair 
It also sends out the message that Fergie is going to play more attractive football after last season's Champions League borefest
It also sends out the message that Fergie is going to play more attractive football after last season's Champions League borefest