Bayern Munich are ready to pounce on Bulgarian striker Dimitar
Berbatov if his contract talks with Manchester United continue to
stall, according to reports in Germany.
The 30-year-old's current deal at Old Trafford expires in 2012
but he has yet to sign a new deal over a reported wage dispute.
German giants Bayern are reportedly preparing a £10m summer bid
for the Premier League's current top scorer - £20m less than United
paid for Berbatov three years ago.
The former Tottenham ace has fallen down
the pecking order under Sir Alex
Ferguson despite his 20 goals this season, with
Javier Hernandez and Wayne
Rooney preferred up front.
The forward had to make do with a place on the bench again on
Saturday against Bolton, but came on to score
the only goal of the game to give United a vital three points.
Berbatov would not be the only new arrival at the Allianz Arena
if he leaves England, with a new manager due in to replace the
outgoing Louis van Gaal at the end of the season.