As a United fan I'm not gonna like it - but the way I see this playing out is:
Fergie - Alright Levy, here's £25m. He's almost 28 and you're not getting a penny more.
Levy - F*ck you Fergie, I read some badly reported newspaper with you saying his name and the FA are going to string you up! You'll never get him. For less than £35m.
Fergie - I dinno say that, and he's not worth £35m. And he wants to leave!
Levy - I don't care what he wants, I don't care what Ramos wants, I don't care don't care don't care. £35m or we'll sell him to Barca.
Fergie - They don't want him son.
Levy - Well the other Spanish offer then.
Fergie - There is no other Spanish offer son.
Levy - Well he'll rot in the reserves, then you can buy him for £25m next year!
Fergie - He can buy himself out next year, you're looking at £10m tops.
Levy - So I can't have £35m?
Fergie - No Daniel.
Levy - Okay fine, but not until 11:59pm on Sunday.
Fergie - Done. Let's have some wine.
September 1st, 2009 - Berbatov tears crucial ligament in training, out for season.