DIMITAR BERBATOV has sensationally told Spurs he would like to
join a big club -tott putting Manchester United on red
alert.
In a bombshell interview with SunSport, the Bulgarian superstars
agent Emil Dantchev last night revealed: I have already spoken to
the Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, and told him that if a club
that corresponds to Dimitars class and ambition comes in with an
offer that suits his current club in January, he would like to be
allowed to go.
"Dimitar is OK at Tottenham. I would not say he is happy. But his
performances for the club are a testament to his commitment to the
fans and his team-mates.
He has never stopped trying and scoring goals to help the
team.
Fans must understand Dimitar is 27 next month and time is running
out for him to play for a club that can match his ambition.
That club ideally would be one of the Premier Leagues big four
United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool or the likes of AC Milan,
Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are also following
the situation closely.
The news will be a bitter blow to Spurs supporters, as well as boss
Juande Ramos.
Ramos refused to give assurances Berbatov would not be sold in
January, following the strikers four-goal haul in the 6-4 win over
Reading.
United, who failed to land the striker with a £19m bid last summer,
are certain to line up a new offer. They will need £25m this
time.
Dantchev added: I would like to stress this is not about money.
This is about sporting ambition.
Nor has it anything to do with new manager Juande Ramos. Dimitar
is perfectly happy with Ramos and the way he is working.
But after Tottenhams bad start to the season, it is unlikely they
will have the chance to do something big this season.
It is a long-term plan for them. Dimitar wants to fulfil his
potential and win trophies now.
He would definitely consider a move outside of England. That is
not the issue. What matters is it is a club that matches his
ambition and his level and there are only five or six around
Europe.
Two clubs outside of England and one from the Premier League are
interested in him.
Ramos said: Football is an open market in January. Any player has
a chance of changing teams if there is an offer. So I cant give
any assurances.
Speaking to SunSport in November, Levy refused to rule out the
chance Berbatov could be sold next month.
But speaking on the clubs official website last night, he said:
Once again, for the record, we are not a selling club.
