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Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov held talks with Sunderland over a potential return to the Premier League

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he held talks with Sunderland over a move to the Premier League strugglers.

The former Manchester United and Tottenham forward has been a free agent since he left Greek side PAOK in July 2016.

Berbatov scored 94 goals in 229 Premier League appearances between 2006 and 2014. The 36-year-old said he is keen on a return to the Premier League and revealed on Sunday how close he came to a reunion with former Tottenham team-mate Jermain Defoe at Sunderland.

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov held talks with Sunderland over a move
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov held talks with Sunderland over a move
The 36-year-old (centre) has been without a club since he left Greek side PAOK in July 2016
The 36-year-old (centre) has been without a club since he left Greek side PAOK in July 2016
Berbatov would have been reunited with former team-mate Jermain Defoe at Sunderland
Berbatov would have been reunited with former team-mate Jermain Defoe at Sunderland

He told Sky Sports: 'I want to play.