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Manchester United agree £28 million Dimitar Berbatov fee as Spurs close on David Bentley
By Matt Lawless
Last Updated: 3:45pm BST 14/07/2008

Manchester United have agreed to pay Tottenham £28 million for Dimitar Bebatov, who have set aside £17 million of that fee to sign Blackburn's David Bentley in a move that will spark a domino transfer effect, according to reports.

Tottenham had been warned by United that they would be not be held to ransom in their pursuit to sign Berbatov, after they had an initial £20 million approach rebuffed over the weekend, setting a maximum limit of £25 million on the Bulgarian striker.

But reports suggest that both clubs have since reached a comprise for £2 million less than the original £30 million asking price Spurs had demanded for the player, who has scored 27 goals in the Premier League since his arrival from German side Bayer Leverkusen two years ago.

United want to pay Tottenham a fee of £18 million up front with the rest of the transfer payable after success-related clauses and appearances, similar to the arrangement they struck with the north London club for Michael Carrick in 2006.

Indeed, Berbatov, 27, has made no secret of his desire to move to the champions in past and his agent Emil Danchev confirmed: "Manchester United have expressed interest in Berbatov but I cannot comment on the issue further."

Although the north London club publicly announced that Berbatov is not for sale, it is understood that manager Juande Ramos had being planning the forthcoming campaign without the forward since the end of last season.

In his place, Spurs have a number of options they are exploring. Russia's Andrei Arshavin and Espanyol's Luis Garcia have been mentioned while Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz is a possibility at £10 million.

Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, deemed surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp, is thought to be Ramos' first choice replacement.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnbentley214.xml
 
Richter said:
Manchester United agree £28 million Dimitar Berbatov fee as Spurs close on David Bentley
By Matt Lawless
Last Updated: 3:45pm BST 14/07/2008

Manchester United have agreed to pay Tottenham £28 million for Dimitar Bebatov, who have set aside £17 million of that fee to sign Blackburn's David Bentley in a move that will spark a domino transfer effect, according to reports.

Tottenham had been warned by United that they would be not be held to ransom in their pursuit to sign Berbatov, after they had an initial £20 million approach rebuffed over the weekend, setting a maximum limit of £25 million on the Bulgarian striker.

But reports suggest that both clubs have since reached a comprise for £2 million less than the original £30 million asking price Spurs had demanded for the player, who has scored 27 goals in the Premier League since his arrival from German side Bayer Leverkusen two years ago.

United want to pay Tottenham a fee of £18 million up front with the rest of the transfer payable after success-related clauses and appearances, similar to the arrangement they struck with the north London club for Michael Carrick in 2006.

Indeed, Berbatov, 27, has made no secret of his desire to move to the champions in past and his agent Emil Danchev confirmed: "Manchester United have expressed interest in Berbatov but I cannot comment on the issue further."

Although the north London club publicly announced that Berbatov is not for sale, it is understood that manager Juande Ramos had being planning the forthcoming campaign without the forward since the end of last season.

In his place, Spurs have a number of options they are exploring. Russia's Andrei Arshavin and Espanyol's Luis Garcia have been mentioned while Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz is a possibility at £10 million.

Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, deemed surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp, is thought to be Ramos' first choice replacement.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnbentley214.xml
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GREAT!! WOW. We certainly know how to negotiate don't we!!
£28 mill for a player who's 28, seems to sulk at the first instance of being dropped, is more of a supporting striker than an out and out striker (what we NEED when ronaldo's gone), he's made it clear he wants to come to us and oh yeah he's only got two years on his contract. Nice one united:rolleyes:

I'm glad ronaldo's out till october then we'll see just how well we do without his goals and a proper CF.
 
peterstorey said:
Was. The fact that no one's busting a gut to sign him (and Barca are willing to unload him) should telll you he's in decline.
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I'm with monsieur le storie. A few years back, especially the year that Barca ruled football, he was the best striker in the world. But he's only started 35 games over the last two years. He looks like a huge injury risk now. (I think I'd be unhappy if we sent Ade to Barca in exchange -- even plus cash -- for Eto'o.)
Feed Me said:
People piss me off when they opine that 27 years old is old. Berbatov is not injury prone. He does not go through a lot of work on the field and he does not rely on pace. He is also an extremely lean athlete. All of these characteristics mean he can easily play on at a similar level to Zola and Bergkamp; i.e. into his mid thirties.

Cnuts.
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and Berbatov does not, for all the above reasons. He's a much safer bet.

I see it like this: Eto'o in full bloom is a better player, but the chances of him ever returning to his best are pretty low. Berbatov isn't as good, but the chances of him continuing to play at his best are extremely high.

plus, you can't argue with that classy RedCafe flourish at the end.
 
Richter said:
Manchester United agree £28 million Dimitar Berbatov fee as Spurs close on David Bentley
By Matt Lawless
Last Updated: 3:45pm BST 14/07/2008

Manchester United have agreed to pay Tottenham £28 million for Dimitar Bebatov, who have set aside £17 million of that fee to sign Blackburn's David Bentley in a move that will spark a domino transfer effect, according to reports.
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feck me I thought we were getting ripped off.
 
£28M is alot for Berbsy, however I cant wait to see him at OT if the deal happens. Remember his takedown, past Ferdinand and nearly curled one into the top corner at OT, thats what Im talking about.
 
Devil_forever said:
GREAT!! WOW. We certainly know how to negotiate don't we!!
£28 mill for a player who's 28, seems to sulk at the first instance of being dropped, is more of a supporting striker than an out and out striker (what we NEED when ronaldo's gone), he's made it clear he wants to come to us and oh yeah he's only got two years on his contract. Nice one united:rolleyes:

I'm glad ronaldo's out till october then we'll see just how well we do without his goals and a proper CF.
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Unbelievable innaccuracy.

- He is 27, until late January.

- There is no way that he could have been bought for any less, shutup.

- He is the best option available, £28 million is money well spent on one of the best strikers in the world, somebody who scores and creates.

- One instance of being dropped, understandably when he was promised that the club would be vying for a Champions League spot.

- So who was the out-and-out striker in the Berbatov/Keane partnership?

- He has 4 years left.

What makes you think that you know more than Fergie?

He does his homework and you don't, this is his job but it isn't yours, he just won the European cup and Premier League and you have probably never competed above school level for anything more than a Mars bar.

What you are saying is ridiculous, blasphemous and lacking foresight.
 
Sam#1 said:
Honestly.......beyond caring. If we sign him I'll welcome him like I do any other signing, and hope he turns out to be as good as you say. If not, meh. It's looking more and more likely that it will happen though.

By the way, good to see you still around, haven't seen much of you for ages.
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Had to take a time out, the muppets were getting to me then this ronaldo thing and people getting on his back was just too much. But im walking around with a constant smile with this berbatov news. Its too good to be true!!!! :D


28mil for a striker who can make a real difference is nothing if you look at 18mil for barry, carrick and hargreaves....maybe 20mil for robbie keane etc etc. crazy prices around at the mo but that 28 will look a steal in years to come. Im convinced!!
 
Fergies Formula said:
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Berbatov celebrates his first goal to silence any doubters!:devil:
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He defiantly looks the part in a united kit, a true red devil who can bring some of his own magic to the theatre of dreams
 
GusHiddink said:
28mil for a striker who can make a real difference is nothing if you look at 18mil for barry, carrick and hargreaves....maybe 20mil for robbie keane etc etc. crazy prices around at the mo but that 28 will look a steal in years to come. Im convinced!!
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100% agreed,

anyone who is saying he aint worth it will be eating there words come christmas time when they will see what he is all about, in our side he can shine even more and help us to retain the champions league.

Trust in fergie thats all you need to do
 
Younited.7 said:
That was nearly the best goal that i have ever seen.

It was one of those moments of pure genius.
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Exactly. Hes a class player, I think he could become a legend.

Its fans who think that if we dont have a striker with pace then we will struggle. Berbatov isnt even slow, and in most games were camped out in the oppositions half. So he willnt need to get in behind alot. An excellent target man with his touch and height, he will be the perfect signing imo.
 
So I say most people are in favour of this transfer.

So who would you play him in place of? Would you stick the likes of Rooney or Tevez on the bench?

I personally would love to see Rooney and Tevez start most games up front. I am really excited by that pairing. This means that any other striker would have to play a sub role most games. Don't see how any high profile signing would accept that.

Plus his attitude has'nt really been top class through last season, has it?
 
Scholesy said:
Exactly. Hes a class player, I think he could become a legend.

Its fans who think that if we dont have a striker with pace then we will struggle. Berbatov isnt even slow, and in most games were camped out in the oppositions half. So he willnt need to get in behind alot. An excellent target man with his touch and height, he will be the perfect signing imo.
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excellent point
 
RapidRed said:
So I say most people are in favour of this transfer.

So who would you play him in place of? Would you stick the likes of Rooney or Tevez on the bench?

I personally would love to see Rooney and Tevez start most games up front. I am really excited by that pairing. This means that any other striker would have to play a sub role most games. Don't see how any high profile signing would accept that.

Plus his attitude has'nt really been top class through last season, has it?
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considering ronnie is out for 3 months for the first 2 months of the season we could start with a front 3 of rooney tevez and berbatov, with a mixture of either scholes, hargreaves, carrick, fletcher and anderson a the 3 midfielders, then we have nani and park to come in as wingers.
 
RapidRed said:
So I say most people are in favour of this transfer.

So who would you play him in place of? Would you stick the likes of Rooney or Tevez on the bench?

I personally would love to see Rooney and Tevez start most games up front. I am really excited by that pairing. This means that any other striker would have to play a sub role most games. Don't see how any high profile signing would accept that.

Plus his attitude has'nt really been top class through last season, has it?
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No no no, they both drop off too much. It has looked good, at times, but we need somebody at our peak so that these two can move into a bit more space. This signing will make the world of difference, i expect to see far more from these two, Berbatov will for a fearsome partnership with them both.
 
Red Pavan said:
Is this latest news any true, i do not see anything on any tabliods.
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In the telegraph

Younited.7 said:
Yes, is it time to trawl through the old threads and sound out the haters and non-believers?
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Im too pleased to care, he'll swiftly disprove doubters. I think fans will take to him really really quickly.

As ive said elsewhere before in terms of ability he has more than bergkamp. He just needs a stage. I hope we are it. I know it sounds like a ridiculous thing to say now but i dont think it will sound so silly a year or 2 down the line.
 
Only woke up an hour and a half ago so this will come as being a tad rpevious but....28 MILLION?

As far as we know we are the only suitors, Robbie Keane hasn't left yet, and there is plenty of time left in the window, we are being fleeced more thani thought if that figure be true.

Ol' Aulas down at Lyon would be pleased to have negoitated it i'd say, high praise indeed. ;)
 
Manchester United have agreed to pay Tottenham a club-record £28million for Dimitar
Berbatov - but may have to wait a few weeks before completing the deal.

:rolleyes:
 
Zidane was 29 when joined Real Madrid wasn't he? Or about that age anyway. I think he justified his fee just a bit.
 
Younited.7 said:
Unbelievable innaccuracy.

- He is 27, until late January.

- There is no way that he could have been bought for any less, shutup.

- He is the best option available, £28 million is money well spent on one of the best strikers in the world, somebody who scores and creates.

- One instance of being dropped, understandably when he was promised that the club would be vying for a Champions League spot.

- So who was the out-and-out striker in the Berbatov/Keane partnership?

- He has 4 years left.

What makes you think that you know more than Fergie?

He does his homework and you don't, this is his job but it isn't yours, he just won the European cup and Premier League and you have probably never competed above school level for anything more than a Mars bar.

What you are saying is ridiculous, blasphemous and lacking foresight.
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-fine be extra then, late 27, 28 w/e

-best option available?:lol: OK. Never knew that football was starved so badly of class strikers (once we know of and the unfound gems that our scouts are paid to find ala adebayor to arsenal) available ones eg. eto'o

-Yeah now here's the problem, he WILL be dropped for a fair few games as we'll be accomodating many players next season. We'll just have to wait and see how he reacts but going on what jol AND ramos have said his attiutude isn't too great.

-Keane was more of and out-and-out striker than berbatov.

-Last time I checked he had only two years left http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnberba117.xml

"Dimitar still has two years on his contract with an option for another two years and is on one of the best packages at the club."

-Ok so without ronaldo's steady supply of goals do you REALLY think that the others would have chipped in enough for us to have won the double. Every team needs a CF when they don't have a player like ronaldo scoring for fun. Look at any top team and they all have an out-and-out striker but we'll see how we do without ronaldo up until october.

:lol:I'll have you know that I've won every trophy on LMA manager:D
 
they say its 18 million upfront with add ons rising to 28 million.

if that's the case, it is a good deal. face it, if we pay out on all those add ons, we would've won tons of stuff and it'll be worth it.
 
Red Pavan said:
Rooney :confused:



Zidane is a different class to Berbatov, don't you agree with that?
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Yes, and around £10 million more expensive than the Berbatov fee being reported. And that was around when transfer fee's were generally lower anyway.
 
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