abdomlahor Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/594475/Exclusive-Dimitar-Berbatov-Aston-Villa-Transfer-News Exclusive: Dimitar Berbatov to join Aston Villa as personal terms being discussed DIMITAR BERBATOV is on the brink of joining Aston Villa after his close friend Stiliyan Petrov told Tim Sherwood the Bulgarian was ready for one last blast in the Premier League. By PETER EDWARDS PUBLISHED: 22:30, Tue, Jul 28, 2015 Dimitar Berbatov is on teh brink of a move to Aston Villa The former Spurs, Manchester United and Fulham striker is a free agent after being released by French club Monaco at the end of the season. Villa boss Sherwood is looking to boost his side's scoring options after struggling for goals last season, and former captain and crowd favourite Petrov, who was forced to retire in 2013 after being diagnosed with leukemia, has recommended his friend and ex-inertnational team-mate. The 34-year-old, who is Bulgaria's top scorer with 48 goals, is discussing personal terms with Villa and a source close to the player said: "Stiliyan knows him very well. He knows that Berbatov is still a top-class striker and he believes he can be the right man for Villa." Petrov, Bulgaria's most capped player, and Berbatov, the Balkan country's most popular export in the last decade, were also team-mates at CSKA Sofia in the late 1990s. "They need a top striker now because they sold Christian Benteke to Liverpool," the source added. "You don't have many strikers with experience in the Premier League available at the moment. "I know Dimitar has offers from Germany [Werder Bremen] and Turkey but his desire is to play in England once again. His family also prefers England and this could be his last chance to play there." Berbatov has also been linked with a move to promoted Bournemouth this summer as they look to add experience and goals to their squad. He joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2006, and two years later moved to Manchester United for £30.75million. "It'll be a pleasure [to return to England]," said Berbatov, who joined Monaco in 2014 from Fulham and helped the side reach the Champions League quarter-finals in April. "I spent a long time in England and I keep very good memories. Everyone is watching the Premier League, and I'll be delighted to return." One of my favourite players so I'd be chuffed to see him here. Not sure if it's sensible, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Berbatov and Adebayor will really up the work rate BUT if we got both and it clicked it would be brilliant to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Reaaaaaally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 NO NO NO NO NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My heart says yes, my brain says no. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This is Aston Villa not a retirement home for ageing strikers. My heart says yes, my brain says no. My brain and my heart both say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Berbatov has great touch. To sign both him and Adebayor would be risky though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 How was he last season in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Well his age won't be an issue due to his 'style' of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This seems odd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Whaaaat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Wow... Given the confidence in reporting and back page spread I'm pretty sure this has legs. Not sure what to make of it... Squad player? Would Berba sign up on those terms? But boy, can he play. Think of him threading balls through to the likes of Ayew, Sinclair and Gabby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 id be gutted if this happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My heart says yes, my brain says no. This, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted July 28, 2015 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2015 Do this once this season and I'll count it as a good signing 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 28, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2015 Well I'd heard another striker might be possible but this..... this would be a complete shock to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 He was a sub at Monaco for most of second half of the season so doubt he can start in the prem anymore. Even at his peak he was a liability in away games but would be great at home just playing off the main striker. Can't see this being true, it's in the Express for a start and I get the feeling this might've been planted to speed the Adebayor deal along like that Man. United Benteke story that cropped up out of nowhere and without any substance. No chance we sign Berbatov and Adebayor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My heart says yes, my brain says no. This is how I'm feeling about it. I remember watching him at VP when he was at Spurs, 07/08 season I think, and it was probably one of the best performances from a striker I've ever seen in the flesh, brilliant movement, link up play and he just glided around so effortlessly. But at 34 it would really have to be questioned whether he's still got it, cant say I've followed him at Monaco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Berbatov and Adabeyor?.. One of the two, great. Both? Can't see the point. Expensive and lazy, but oozing class. Room for one of those in the team but not two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy_Lion Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think it's an odd move if true, he won't be happy to sit in the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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