14 Nov 2007
Berbatov would be a hit at Old Trafford - ex-Spurs midfielder attempts to woo White Hart Lane striker 
Michael Carrick has claimed Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov would be a welcome addition to the Manchester United squad.
Berbatov's future has been the subject of widespread speculation since the summer, given he was strongly linked with The Red Devils in the previous transfer window.
Tottenham's poor run since the start of the season has done little to dampen the speculation and at times he has looked decidedly frustrated with his situation.
Berbatov recently stated he had no desire to move away from Tottenham, but former Spurs star Carrick has thrust the Bulgarian back into focus by claiming the forward would be a great addition to the Old Trafford ranks.
"Any world-class player who is going to bring something different to the club, you always welcome that whether it's Berbatov or whoever," said Carrick.
"He's a very good player. I've watched him quite a bit because he plays for my old club and I try to watch them whenever I can.
"He had a very good season last year and people are always going to link him with big clubs like Manchester United.
"As players here what you look for is a player coming in who can bring you something different, like Berbatov certainly would.
"I'm not saying he's better than what we've got because we've got the best around up front.
"But we would welcome any world-class players who can strengthen the squad and Berbtatov certainly would do that."
15 Nov 2007
Ramos ready to bring Carrick back to White Hart Lane for £18m 
Tottenham coach Juande Ramos wants to bring Michael Carrick back to White Hart Lane in the January transfer window.
England midfielder Carrick is one of the players Ramos has targeted to provide the creative spark that the Spurs side are currently lacking to turn their season around.
The ex-Sevilla coach is prepared to pay Manchester United £18 million to resign the midfielder who left the club to move to Old Trafford just 16 months ago.
United, however, would stand to lose £600,000 having splashed out £18.6m for the former West Ham player's signature last July.
Carrick, who was overlooked by England coach Steve McClaren for the double-header of matches with Austria and Croatia, has held down a regular place in the United team this season.
That has been in no small part to Owen Hargreaves' current injury problems which has seen the former Bayern Munich midfielder forced to withdraw from England duty this week.
Carrick also faces competition from summer arrival Anderson this season, but the 26-year-old has welcomed the added pressure and has said he knows just how determined the young players are to land a first-team place at Old Trafford.
"It wasn't that long ago I was in the same position, trying to establish myself," he said.
"I have seen these boys in training for the last year or so and I know how much quality they have got.
"There is no better place to learn your trade than here. I am sure they will improve bundles just by having the opportunity to train with some of the lads we have here."