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Spurs Seek To Force Berbatov's Hand

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be trying to force the hand of their star striker Dimitar Berbatov by offering him a new £70,000-a-week contract to stay at White Hart Lane.

According to the Daily Mail, Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov has been told that he must sign a new contract at White Hart Lane if he does not secure the move he is seeking.

Tottenham have not yet received any bids for the Bulgarian - on whose head they've placed a £25million price tag - despite apparent interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and Manchester United.

The Mail says it understands Tottenham have now made a new offer to Berbatov worth around £70,000-a-week; if he accepts it he will become one of the North London club's highest earners.

However, the 27-year-old Bulgaria international still hopes to move to a team that will be involved in next season's Champions League, with a transfer to a club in Spain believed to be his preference.

Tottenham's manager, Juande Ramos, is planning his squad-building on the assumption that Berbatov will leave. His primary target, Samuel Eto'o, seems reluctant to move. So, Ramos is reportedly switching his focus to Diego Milito, striker with Real Zaragoza, who were relegated to Spain's second division at the end of the season.

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