i just hope that United havent done anything theyd all just love that

Maybe I imagined it, but didn't Levy say they hadn't spoke to Juande Ramos and that Martin Jol wouldn't be sacked?

They way they treated Jol was a total disgrace, so Levy is the hypocrite, not Fergie.

Must be something there then if there going this far ..

Well done Levy for standing upto the bully's of the Premier league. I hope the FA now have as much nous now and justice is served in the form of a huge fine and a new rule not allowing this sort of thing to continue.

This 'dossier' probably consists a tape purportedly catching Fergie talking about Berbatov when, in reality, it's a Cockney muppet putting on a Scottish accent and reading a prepared transcript.

Let's be honest here. Every top class player who moves clubs (without essentially handing in a transfer request) is tapped up. Be it through direct contact, clubs using the media to declare interest, agents fishing for a move etc, etc, etc. Spurs don't want to sell so naturally they would reject an initial bid. The apparent "tapping up" process gets the player on side, so to speak, to help orchestrate the move. A higher bid is made and it goes from there. I think it would be very naive for any fan to claim their club is as good as gold in this respect.

I dont know how Sir Alex can keep a strait face..while accusing Real madrid of "Tapping up" you know who...unbelievable

Well as Real had naff all done when United complained I can't see me losing any sleep over this. United have made a bid and so far it's not been rejected, I fail to see the issue. Real have harped on about Ron all summer and not any bid on the table. Can't see how Sir Alex & co are being hypocrites!

I know it's a different topic, but deepest sympathies to Wes Brown & his family.

United have been linked with players like Joao Moutinho or Miguel Veloso, as well as Berba by the press for a long time, so does that mean that we've been tapping them up as well. How stupid can you guys get???

Has Levy been under a rock for the past weeks? If FIFA, the world football governing organisation, says theres nothing wrong with Real's chase of Ronaldo, does he really think United and Liverpool are gonna be charged with anything from the FA?

Sounds important being a dossier, but they don`t have a leg to stand on!

Respect Born Blue,

Deepest Sympathy Wes!

The situation is exactly like the CR one, we have just as much a right of trying to lure Berbatov to Old Trafford than Real Madrid have of trying to get Ronaldo. All we can hope is that Spurs cave in to the player's wish to come here and sell him for a less than exhorbitant fee, which I doubt, since we have the worst negotiators in the world when it comes to fees.

I just hope we are not putting all of our eggs in one basket. Spurs seem pretty intent on keeping Berbatov. We should sound out some alternatives...

Apparently Valencia have no choice but to sell David Villa in order to balance their books... This would be an excellent alternative to Berbatov and we would surely be able to get him for around 20-25 mil.

His transfer to us is inevitable as he wants to come. Same with Ronaldo to Madrid but in that case not for another 12months minimal. All United fans must want Berbatov surely he has it all. Calling him moody is a compliment these days but fair play let's stop Campbell going to Hull & we know Dong is destined for greatness. He's coming & he'll be great for United.

how thick is captainpark??????..........while you may of been "intrested" in veloso, etc etc, you have actively been trying to get berbatov the last year, by breaking PL rules and contacting the player and agent behind spurs back.....Levy obviously has proof of this....he is, and always was, a very shrewd business man....do u really think the foundation of his statment, and case is an article in the sun newspaper? LOL....levy has utd by the curlys, and fergie has almost certainly ruined any chance of signing berba......spurs are a rich club with absolutely no nees to sell. and after this shambles in sure levy would rather sell berba abroad at massive discout, or play him in the reserves, over him going to united.....old whiskey nose is finally being played, AND beaten at his own game.....a game he has been playing for YEARS.

i see ron is still at it, is he scared to admit he wants a tranfer, or is he as thick as two short planks toying with saf, some one needs to remind him that the fans at ot, may not give him another 2nd chance, and at real he might not get another champions league medal, but he will if he stays at united. now we have berbatov problems. wouldn't it be better to go for hunterlaar, who professes he wants to play for united? he's younger too.

You can never get away from the fact that all people, not just footballers, want the best, or the perceived 'best' for themselves. The way of the footballer nowadays, more than ever, shouts 'selfish'. The deciding factor is not always money but it will inevitably be that 'good coin', is a major factor, lets not kid ourselves there. Ronaldo craves adulation of the Bernabau fans. He knows it is attainable. Advice is welcomed but in 99% of advice given, the individual will follow his own 'advice'. Ronaldo wants to play for Real and has done so from being a kid. Michael Owen wanted to play for Real because they were 'better' than Liverpool, plus the scousers were short of cash. (Or thats the way Owen perceived it)Nicky Butt, life long city fan wanted to play for United because they were the better option. Beckham wanted to play for United because he was a fan and the fans loved him for it. Sold, in my opinion, because of the wifes antics. In his own admission he cried for a day after leaving OT. Heinze on the other hand wanted to play football wherever he could as saw the scouse as regular with only Riise for competition. There are many more 'scenarios' to contemplate over the years.
As a United fan i found the Ronaldo 'scenario' hard to fathom, still do with my United hat on, especially after winning the trophies. Stepping out of the box and thinking about it, what better time for Ronaldo to 'announce', cryptically as it may be, it was time for a move. United and its fans would no doubt be grateful for his contribution, the world was aware of his talents as the 'best', and Real Madrid had made him their prime target. Add on the 'ego' factor and it all adds up nicely - for him. Persoally i see him as selfish, out of touch with the man in the street, and the kids standing at the players car park at OT shouting for the autograph of the 'haughty one'. (Could be describing any 'celebrity' really) - ever tried to get Van Nistelroy's autograph?. My son did on many occasion without success. Wayne and Colleen giving a taxi driver 500 quid tip for dropping them off after a day at Chester races? (At least he's spreading it about Wayne and hasent forgotten his roots yet)
What has been removed from this equation is the United fans counting the pennies to be able to afford the season ticket. I hear over 1200 tickets remained unsold for the CL final - 3,000 at Chelsea. That proves the choice between a seat and flight for one game in Moscow, however important and a 'one off' was outweighed for the following campaigns season ticket.

Let Ronaldo go. Ferguson has climbed down over Berbatov in his SKY interview and i see recriminations coming over the horizon. I would be more concerned about the United fans who love this club and are digging ever deeper and deeper to attend. The Ronaldo's of this world are few and far between. They are great to watch. We all want it, supporters of all teams, they would all crave a season of Ronaldo, not just United. We have been spoilt. We have to accept his heart is not with the club. We have to remain dignified with regards our pursuit of others.
Will 'Viva Ronaldo' be sung next year if he remains? I think it should be 'viva wayne rooney...

If anybody thinks that United haven't been guilty of tapping up players, Berbatov probably included, they are seriously deluded. EVERY club taps up players whether its by getting one of their players to speak to somebody on international duty, covert phone calls or meetings, leaking a rumour to the press (I'm sure Fergie has good mates on Fleet St) or just coming out with it on telly like Harry Redknapp constantly seems to do.

Brian Wilky.... You could have not said it any better..

Hats off to you bro

I notice Berbatov played no part in Spurs pre-season friendly last Saturday, a day after Levy's outburst.

Keane did play a part however.

They play Norwich on Monday. Will be interesting to see if he plays a part in that.

Aslong as Berbatov insists he wants to join United and United only, then I fully expect this transfer to happen.

If he was open to moving to another Champions League club such as Barca, then we could have a problem, as you can be sure Spurs would love to sell to anyone but us.

The signs are he has his heart set on United anyway. Quotes from Martin Jol and Levy back that up, so it's looking good.

I can't believe that Stevie coppell is not being touted as the no.2 to Fergie. He was one of the best players i have ever seen in a red shirt and his record in management is second to none. He would then be in a position to take over from Fergie when he retires and take us on to greater glories.

Fergie's just trotted out his usual statement for this time of year: "I'm happy with the squad we have." So, assuming we have in fact tabled a bid for Berbatov, but don't get him, then there may not be a plan 'B'. Big mistake IMO, we need another striker. We'll see, perhaps it's just a ploy on Fergie's part as he did say earlier that we would be bringing in one player to strengthen the club.

So, if it is the Scandavanian supporters who have misquoted SAF when He said "We have made an offer" [which was taken to be for Berbaov] then who can the bid be for?

Spurs played their strength for all it was worth with no qualms last season when they stuck it to us re: Carrick. If they are now having to ride the same barrel they had United over last year, they can sell him to us, somebody else (if he wants to go)or, better yet, keep him and see how that works for them. Whatever you do, Levy, puh-leaze quit whining; ur embarrassing Spurs, even more than usual.

BTW Levy, Let He Who Has Taken the Knife Out of Martin Jol's Back Cast the First Stone!