Berbatov agent set for crisis meeting at Spurs

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

New Spurs head coach Juande Ramos dropped Berbatov for the 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough on Saturday and the striker is believed to be deeply unhappy.

Former boss Martin Jol revealed at the weekend that he had to put a consoling arm around Berbatov's shoulder after his move to Manchester United was blocked last summer. The champions may now be prepared to test Tottenham's resolve to hang on to the 26-year-old in January.

Berbatov's agent, Emil Dantchev, told the Daily Mail: "I will have coffee with Damien and we will talk about Berbatov's future. I cannot and do not want to say any more."

Jermain Defoe started the game at the Riverside in Berbatov's absence and has claimed that Ramos's disciplinarian approach is already transforming Tottenham's fortunes.

One of his first moves after replacing Jol was to order the players to attend double training sessions.

"There's nothing wrong with that," said Defoe. "Footballers are lucky, we usually finish training much earlier than most people go home from work. Doing a bit extra is not a bad thing and when a new manager comes in, he needs to get to know his players quickly. Those double sessions showed at the weekend in terms of our shape, possession and organisation."

The England striker did not even make Spurs' 16-man squad for the recent games at Bolton and Newcastle, but Ramos's arrival has handed him an opportunity to resurrect his career.

"It's a fresh start for me," he said. "This season is the first time I have been left out of a squad during my time in first-team football. It was hard to take, but everyone is looking forward to the challenge under the new regime."