Berbatov: Are Spurs being held to ransom?
Tottenham will insist on their valuation of Dimitar Berbatov being met before allowing the Bulgaria striker to leave White Hart Lane.
Berbatov missed Saturday's defeat to Sunderland after being deemed psychologically unfit and a threat to dressing-room harmony - and a repeat could see the 27-year-old feature in Clive Allen's reserve team.
Tottenham boss Juande Ramos is believed to be willing to see Berbatov feature with the reserves if they do not receive a suitable offer for the frontman from Manchester United.
Spurs are understood to be looking for at least £30million for Berbatov - who has handed in a transfer request in pursuit of a move to Old Trafford - and they are waiting for a bid from United before the end of the transfer window.
Tottenham's next match is Sunday's Premier League trip to Chelsea, and they will hope Berbatov's future is resolved by then - whether he stays or the club receive funds for Ramos to spend before the following day's summer transfer deadline.
Ramos and Berbatov met on Sunday 24th August for more talks about the future of the £10.9million signing from Bayer Leverkusen, who has spent two years with Tottenham.
Tottenham have put the ball in United's court, and they must decide whether there is mileage left in their pursuit of the player.
Clearly Berbatov doesn't want to be at Tottenham any more - and with Spurs desperately needing time and money to bring in a replacemeent, United look likely to get him at a price far cheaper than they would have expected to a few weeks ago.
Has Berbatov played it fairly? Have Spurs made a huge mistake not selling him a few weeks ago? Or have he and United been taking Spurs for a ride the whole summer?
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steve from birmingham says:Sep 2, 13:44
Imagine if he broke a leg playing for Bulgaria in their friendly.....how amusing would that be
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JayP from South West says:Sep 2, 11:59
As a Tottenham fan, I feel I must thank you for last season's efforts Berbatov. You helped us to the league cup and a strong showing in Europe, and your ambition to play at a bigger club and progress your career is admirable. Your conduct however has been disgracefully unprofessional. Even if you are unhappy where you are and want to leave, you should still put in 100% effort until you do leave. I'm sure almost everyone has left a job at some point and seen out their notice period, remaining as professional as they always were, and these people earn considerably less than you. You should be ashamed, but I doubt you are now you're at your "dream" club.
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Alex from dudley says:Sep 2, 10:59
being a spurs fan i am dissapointed that we have chose 2 sell Keane and Berbatov, it doesn't look like the board ever want to win trophies. I know Champions League football is the place 2 be, but spurs will never get there if they keep selling their best players. looks like another mid table finish this season.
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luke thurston from manchester says:Sep 2, 10:19
yh, f-off city, berbatov chose the only decent club in manchester, n now were gonna win the league while city will be trying to get in the top 10
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den from basildon says:Sep 2, 10:12
bye..bye berbatov...now sulk at man u.
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