Man City launch bid for Berbatov
Berbatov has admitted he is keen to leave Spurs to play in the Champions League
Manchester City have made a bid in excess of £30m to sign Spurs' Dimitar Berbatov from under the noses of rivals United, BBC Sport understands.
The striker has been linked with Manchester United all summer, but the Red Devils have been reluctant to pay Tottenham's asking price.
But City's new owners Abu Dhabi United Group have wasted no time in moving for the 27-year-old Bulgarian.
City are also eyeing Stuttgart's David Villa and Valencia's Mario Gomez.
Manager Mark Hughes said he expects to meet with Berbatov on Monday.
Hughes admitted the turnaround in the club's fortunes has surprised both himself and the fans.
"I'm stunned and excited," he told Sky Sports. "Me and them both are very excited by what's going on. "There have been a lot of disruptions and negative publicity but that's been put to the side in one fell swoop."
Berbatov has admitted he is keen to leave Spurs to play in the Champions League
Manchester City have made a bid in excess of £30m to sign Spurs' Dimitar Berbatov from under the noses of rivals United, BBC Sport understands.
The striker has been linked with Manchester United all summer, but the Red Devils have been reluctant to pay Tottenham's asking price.
But City's new owners Abu Dhabi United Group have wasted no time in moving for the 27-year-old Bulgarian.
City are also eyeing Stuttgart's David Villa and Valencia's Mario Gomez.
Manager Mark Hughes said he expects to meet with Berbatov on Monday.
Hughes admitted the turnaround in the club's fortunes has surprised both himself and the fans.
"I'm stunned and excited," he told Sky Sports. "Me and them both are very excited by what's going on. "There have been a lot of disruptions and negative publicity but that's been put to the side in one fell swoop."
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