Tottenham have made a £1 million bid for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov as they look to re-sign their former player before Friday's transfer deadline, according to the Metro. Berbatov, who spent two years at White Hart Lane between 2006-08, scoring 46 goals in 102 appearances, reportedly asked to leave the Cottagers earlier this month. Arsenal and West Ham have since been linked with a move for the former Bulgaria international, but London rivals Spurs have stolen a march in the race with their £1 million offer. According to reports, manager Tim Sherwood was persuaded to make the bid after chairman Daniel Levy was informed of Berbatov's desire to return to north London. The 33-year-old has five months remaining on his current contract at Craven Cottage, and Spurs want to take that over by offering him a deal until the end of the season. The transfer could spark the beginning of some late business between the two clubs, with Fulham keen on Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby and back-up goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. Berbatov left Spurs in 2008 when he joined Manchester United for £30.75 million - a then-club-transfer-record for United until they signed Juan Mata from Chelsea earlier this month. The striker scored 56 goals in 149 appearances for the Red Devils but was sold to Fulham for an undisclosed fee in 2012. Do you think this would be a good move for Spurs? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
