The issue of Berbatov's future is set to become the saga of the January transfer window despite Tottenham's denials that he will move on. And after the Bulgarian hit-man scored in Tottenham's defeat by Arsenal on Saturday, Wenger compared the Manchester United target to Gunners legend Thierry Henry.

"Berbatov is a bit like Thierry," Wenger said. "He doesn't turn up where you want him to be. Left, right, centre, he goes everywhere. He has the same temperament as Thierry, too. He shows his emotions. He was outstanding today."