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DIMITAR BERBATOV has sensationally told Spurs he would like to join a ‘big’ club — putting Manchester United on red alert.
In a bombshell interview with SunSport, the Bulgarian superstar’s 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 Dimitar’s 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 League’s 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 striker’s 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 Tottenham’s 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 can’t 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 club’s official website last night, he said: “Once again, for the record, we are not a selling club.”
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article633000.ece