Sale of Berbatov

Former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker believes Dimitar Berbatov will be irreplaceable if he leaves White Hart Lane this summer, regardless of how much money he would generate.
Berbatov could move to a club in the Champions League if Spurs' valuation of the Bulgaria international is met, leading to head coach Juande Ramos being linked with the likes of David Villa and Samuel Eto'o.
Lineker, an FA Cup winner with Spurs, feels Berbatov would be an impossible act to follow.
"Berbatov is a wonderful footballer and it would be a real shame if Spurs were to lose him," he said.
"They might get plenty of money for him but it is hard to replace that sort of talent - he is a top-class performer."
Spurs won the Carling Cup in February and more success is expected next season.
"Juande Ramos seems to have had some sort of effect on things there but I think the real test for him will be next season and if they can keep hold of their players - the likes of Berbatov - and see what kind of players the manager can bring in and which ones he will let go," said Lineker on Reading's official website.
"We will see where they go from here but obviously they need to go forward and build on the limited success they have had this season."
Ramos is expected to make changes in the summer, as well as making an attempt to persuade Berbatov to stay.


... true I'm afraid

Berbatov is irreplaceable only if he's heart is in staying at Spurs.

Take away his reputation and in recent games you'd have no idea he's a world class player, crucial to our dreams of becoming a top four side.

If he stays he has to realise Spurs are very unlikely to challenge for the title until he is 29-30 yrs. He must be prepared to push for a top four spot and challenge for a cup or two. If he can accept that, fine keep him, but if he is going to sulk because he isn't playing Champions League football in 08'09 then perhaps it's time to cash in.