MANCHESTER UNITED finally landed Dimitar Berbatov after a transfer deadline day of high drama.

Furious Spurs NEVER gave United permission to talk to the striker.

But they eventually agreed a £31million deal just before midnight and were persuaded not to make an official complaint.

Spurs had earlier accepted a £34m bid from Manchester City.

But City's new Arab owners never got to speak to him because United chief Alex Ferguson personally whisked him away from the airport.

Had Spurs chairman Daniel Levy gone ahead with the complaint, United could have faced a points deduction, massive fine and transfer ban.

Yet United helped keep the Londoners sweet by letting them have striker Fraizer Campbell, 20, on a year’s loan.

Berbatov, 27, has signed a £100,000-a- week, four-year deal at Old Trafford.

The Bulgarian said: “Joining United is a dream come true.

“I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours.”

Fergie was delighted to finally capture the striker. He admitted: “This is a key signing.

“Dimitar is one of the best and most exciting strikers in world football.

“His style and ability will give the team a different dimension and I’m sure he will be a popular player with the fans.”