Petrov wanted Spurs switch

01 September 2009 16:51
Martin Petrov's agent has revealed his client's disappointment at failing to secure a move to Tottenham. Spurs were reported to be keen on striking a deal for the Manchester City winger as they look to counter the loss of Luka Modric to a broken leg. Reports suggested that Bulgarian international Petrov would be brought to White Hart Lane in a deal which would see David Bentley moving in the opposite direction. However, the proposed move broke down, with Petrov's representative Luchezar Taney revealing that 'Manchester City rejected the deal mainly due to manager Mark Hughes' unwillingness'. The failure to put an agreement in place has come as a disappointment to the players concerned, as both have struggled for regular football at their respective clubs of late. Tanev told Bulgarian radio station Darik: "I can say that Martin wanted to join Tottenham. You see that he has some problems at City and that's why he decided to look elsewhere and Spurs made an offer for him. "But it's not the end of the world. He has one year of his contract left and we'll see after that." Petrov will now focus his attention on forcing his way back into the fold at Manchester City, after a serious knee injury blighted his 2008/09 campaign.

Source: SKY_Sports