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Devils deny Berba approach

25 Aug 2007 - 12:05:05

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Manchester United have strongly denied making an approach for Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov.

The 26-year-old Bulgaria frontman was an instant hit at White Hart Lane following his £10.9million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen just over a year ago, netting 23 goals in 49 games last season.

His agent, Emil Dancthev, told a Bulgarian radio station: "Tottenham's board confirmed that Manchester United made an enquiry as to Berbatov's availability.

"We told them our position, they told us theirs. In the end, we agreed that the board would decide within the next few days and let us know.

"It's obviously a very appealing possibility, but Dimitar has a contract with Tottenham and he needs Spurs' approval to negotiate.

"I cannot comment on the stuff in the English papers. The truth of it is that there is an enquiry, but everything else is speculation."

However, Red Devils chief executive David Gill responded by saying: "Manchester United are linked with many players in every transfer window.

"The club has categorically not made a bid for Dimitar Berbatov."