You can see directly to my In perhaps the most audacious piece of speculation published all summer it appears Manchester City are preparing a midnight hour swoop for want-away Bulgarian, Dimitar Berbatov, according to various sources...
Sky Sports News have confirmed that Manchester City have tabled a bid in excess of £30million for the silky striker, if the transfer is to be pushed through it will smash the British record.Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment are understood to have taken over ownership of Manchester City. A top four finish is an essential requirement for the incoming board, and the first piece of business they wish to complete is the steal of Berbatov from rivals Manchester United - a piece of news that was first reported by the Sofia Echo and the Manchester Evening News.
Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, the figure spearheading the City takeover, has been described as a headline maker in his native region and is ready to complete a 'Hollywood' signing before the close of business tonight.
It could, perhaps, lead to a bitter stand-off between City and United and to the first battle for City's quest for parochial dominance.
Spurs however are allegedly keen to now deal with United, despite their initial wariness of selling another asset to the League champions. The inclusion of Fraizer Campbell in a player plus cash swap deal is seen as a key component in the north London club's change of heart.
UPDATE (15:15): Latest reports suggest that Dimitar Berbatov has agreed a mega £150,000 per week deal to sign at Manchester City, although nothing is yet official...
Alan Dawson and Peter Staunton
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