Fergie confirms Berbatov bid

United move for Spurs striker

By Graeme Bailey   Last updated: 18th July 2008

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Berbatov: United bid confirmed

We have made Tottenham an offer on Berbatov and we have good expectations that this deal will go through.

Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that he has lodged a bid for Tottenham's Dimitar Berbatov.

United have been tracking the talented striker for a number of months and now they have firmed up their interest with an official approach.

The size of United's bid for the 27-year-old is not yet known, although reports claim it is below the £25million which is said to be Spurs' asking price.

But Ferguson is confident he will land the classy Bulgaria international.

Confident

"We have made Tottenham an offer on Berbatov and we have good expectations that this deal will go through," the Scot said as he jetted out with his players ahead of United's pre-season tour of South Africa.

"Berbatov has been impressive during a long time and would be a great addition to our attack.

"I think time will work for us more than against us.

"We will not stress this situation. We are hoping to have a constructive conversation with Tottenham in the near future."