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Martin Petrov’s agent has revealed his client’s disappointment at failing to secure a move to Tottenham.
Spurs were reported to be keen on striking a deal for the Manchester City winger as they look to counter the loss of Luka Modric to a broken leg.
Reports suggested that Bulgarian international Petrov would be brought to White Hart Lane in a deal which would see David Bentley moving in the opposite direction.
However, the proposed move broke down, with Petrov’s representative Luchezar Taney revealing that ‘Manchester City rejected the deal mainly due to manager Mark Hughes’ unwillingness’.
The failure to put an agreement in place has come as a disappointment to the players concerned, as both have struggled for regular football at their respective clubs of late.
Tanev told Bulgarian radio station Darik: “I can say that Martin wanted to join Tottenham. You see that he has some problems at City and that’s why he decided to look elsewhere and Spurs made an offer for him.
“But it’s not the end of the world. He has one year of his contract left and we’ll see after that.”
Petrov will now focus his attention on forcing his way back into the fold at Manchester City, after a serious knee injury blighted his 2008/09 campaign. (Sky Sports)
I have read some reports claiming that Petrov may well have failed a medical, but not sure these stories have any credence. Either way it will be a painful blow for the Bulgarian who will now have to return to Eastlands and try to fight for a place knowing that Mark Hughes doesn’t really rate him.
Quite what the players agent means when he says ‘Manchester City rejected the deal mainly due to manager Mark Hughes’ unwillingness’ is beyond me. I guess it simply must be down to the fee offered by Harry which may not have been to Hughes liking, but given he has a limitless pot of gold at the club, not sure why he would turn down any deal.
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anonymous - September 1st, 2009 at 6:30 pm
city turned down the dael as petrov is a good player and is perfect for cover, he should knuckle down and fight for his place, he`s good enough just comes accross like he is being lazy an wants to walk into a first team line up every week.
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anonymous - September 1st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
couldnt of give a toss if he had gone,good player dont get me wrong but hes never going to be a first choice,the standard is much much higher than when he arrived,my problem is hes worse than robinho for not just does he not track back but he wont tackle because of his knees,Robby on his day is world class,petrov isnt,plus hes a moody little twat when not in the team,should of let him go,as of Bently where would he get a game?
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footybanter.co.uk - September 1st, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I think he’s the kind of quality player that deserves first-team action – I can imagine him working well in the spurs midfield too.
As an impartial spectator, I would’ve loved to see him play regularly again.
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anonymous - September 1st, 2009 at 10:25 pm
why make spurs stronger and city weaker? hughes was right to reject the transfer, bentley is nowhere near as good as petrov.
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wllmhll - September 2nd, 2009 at 2:49 am
surprised that hughes rejected the deal since the player has been quite vocal about his chances at city.
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anonymous - September 2nd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
ya hughes is just a bitch and is afraid of finishing behind spurs… and im a united fan!
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