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Time running out for Ferguson
Manchester United, 14:18, August 23, 2008 ,
Sir Alex Ferguson is "less optimistic" about bringing a new striker to Manchester United before the transfer window closes.
Old Trafford officials have until September 1 to convince Tottenham to sell number one target Dimitar Berbatov and Ferguson admitted yesterday at his press conference time is running out.
Ajax and Holland striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been mentioned as an alternative, but Ferguson said he will carry on with what he has if he is unable to bolster his attacking options.
"I am less optimistic than I was," said Ferguson.
"We have 11 days left before the transfer deadline and we are working at something but you never know in football.
"It may happen, it may not. If it doesn't we will carry on with what we have got."