Boss Excited About Berba's Role

Sir Alex Ferguson described the signing of Dimitar Berbatov as “a fantastic piece of business”, and warned the rest of the Barclays Premier League that he now presides over a great array of attacking talent.

Goals may not have been forthcoming for the Reds so far this season, but with Berbatov added to United’s ranks and last season’s 42-goal hero Cristiano Ronaldo edging closer to a return from an ankle injury, United’s attacking options look stronger than ever.

Berbatov scored 23 goals in each of his two seasons with Tottenham Hotspur, but Sir Alex believes it is the Bulgarian’s all-round class and guile that will really enhance his squad.

“He’ll bring a bit of composure to our attack,” the boss told MUTV. “He’ll be a good focus for the team in terms of points of attack.

“It’s a fantastic piece of business by the club. We’ve signed a very clever player; great vision, balance, he’s a good finisher and he has presence. That’s not just in terms of his height, he’s got an overall presence about him.

“He’s a big game player, there’s no question about that. His performances against us in the last couple of years have been very good. And given the fact our young forwards will be playing alongside a 27-year-old, it gives us that little bit more experience in a vital area.

“Of course [goalscoring has been a concern]. But we’ve got Ronaldo to come back and now we’ve got Dimitar Berbatov, that gives us a great array of talent.”