Lazio near Dimitar Berbatov switch

Lazio have emerged as the main contenders to sign Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov.

The Bulgarian is expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer after being frozen out by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The president of the Serie A club is thought to have already met the 31-year-old's agent for talks, according to Corriere Dello Sport.

Berbatov moved to United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 for £30.75m.