The Dimitar Berbatov discussion has been ongoing for some time now, with a variety of different viewpoints on the future of the Tottenham hitman. Without a doubt, Berbatov is a huge asset to the Spurs strike force with only a few previous players matching his all-round ability.

He has, in the past, reiterated his desire to stay at Tottenham, yet the unnerving chit-chat concerning his future keeps surfacing. Berbatov himself has pleaded with the press to leave him alone, stating such speculation as being ''absurd''.  Much of the speculation can be blamed on his agent Emil Dantchev, of whom the Tottenham man is becoming increasingly tired - and to be honest, so am I.

There seems to be a fairly even divide between Spurs fans as to whether Berbatov should stay or join a bigger club for a British record transfer fee of around £32million. I believe that Tottenham should not let a player of his standard and skill leave.

'Watching some of the games, he [Berbatov] appears to act as a stabilising backbone of the Tottenham squad'


The main reason for this is that with such a role model at our club, young talented players worldwide may be attracted by the prospect of playing alongside a goalscoring phenomenon like Berbatov. Watching some of the games, he appears to act as a stabilising backbone of the Tottenham squad, as he not only scores but creates passages of play elsewhere on the pitch.

I am not surprised that top-class European teams such as Chelsea , Manchester United, Real Madrid and Manchester City are interested in signing him, as this only proves his quality to the world. In my eyes Berbatov has been something akin to Jurgen Klinsman. Given time he would surely become a Spurs legend, like other big names in the past.

On the other hand, some Spurs fans believe that the money could be best spent on other areas of the squad in need of desperate transition, particularly the defensive areas and midfield. With the extra added threat of Berbatov leaving the Lane, Spurs have already lined up Valencia superstar David Villa and Swede Johan Elmander as possible replacements.

It is believed that if Berbatov leaves then Lyon striker Karim Bezema is very keen on a move to Tottenham.  The 20-year-old French international has an impressive goal tally in the French League and has also featured for his country on many occasions.

Should Berbatov leave (which is uncertain), I would like to see Villa try to push Spurs into a top-four spot and his fast-paced attacking style would suit the English game greatly. With the January transfer window still wide open, Spurs are in need of a new defence and minor alterations to the midfield areas. Ramos is said to want to add Espanyol defender Dani Jarque to the squad, as well as doing business with Cardiff City already for the signing of 18-year-old Chris Gunter.

Barcelona starlet Giovanni Dos Santos is believed to be in contention for a move to Spurs with, Chelsea and Manchester United also chasing the talented 18-year-old. With such a strike force at the Catalonian giants including Thierry Henry, Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o, Bojan, Ronaldinho and Eidur Gudjohnsen, his chances are restricted greatly. I think a fee of around £15m to £20m would land him.

Whatever Berbatov decides to do, I think there will be advantages either way. However, should he depart to another club, it should be of his own accord, and not his agent's.