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title: "Berbatov would consider Newcastle switch"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2017-01-13T12:28:56Z"
modified: "2017-01-13T12:32:27Z"
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# Berbatov would consider Newcastle switch

Dimitar Berbatov has refused to rule out the possibility of a move to Newcastle United this month.

Berbatov, as quoted by [talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/dimitar-berbatov-i-want-smell-grass-english-football-one-more-time-170113223493#/), spoke of the prospect of a return to English football in the near future and was coy when asked if Newcastle would be a potential destination for him.

> Everything is possible, just to smell the grass one more time, especially in England.

The Bulgarian, who enjoyed a massively successful spell with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United during his time in England, along with a stint at Fulham, is keen to get back into playing football soon after his release from Greek side PAOK.

![Clive Mason/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/01/464314074.jpg)

Berbatov is claimed in the report to have grown up as a fan of The Magpies, with Alan Shearer being his idol, sparking the initial question of whether a move could indeed be on the cards.

The former Monaco man is 36-years-old but is certainly keen to keep the ball rolling and get back to work, with a move back to England certainly seeming to be the ideal for him.

The [Chronicle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-ex-manchester-12447338) report that Berbatov idolises Newcastle legend Alan Shearer and that he used to sleep in a Newcastle ‘9’ shirt.

“Alan Shearer was a hero, still he is a hero of mine, the way he scored the goals and put his hands out, that’s what I used to do when I scored as a tribute to him, just trying to imitate your childhood hero.”