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Berbatov is yet to join the United squad despite completing his £30.75million move from Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the transfer window.
The silky striker has been away on international duty, starring in Bulgaria's entertaining 2-2 draw with Montenegro in last night's World Cup qualifier.
And according to News of the World, Berbatov will undergo a full physical examination when he arrives at Old Trafford before being placed on an extensive fitness program.
The 27-year-old has never been renowned for his work-rate on the pitch - indeed, Sir Alex Ferguson initially had doubts about signing him due to his somewhat laconic nature.
But an interrupted start to the season, brought about by his unceremonious exit from White Hart Lane, has left Berbatov some way below "United standard" on the physical front.
The former Bayer Leverkusen hitman will also have to cut out his casual smoking, a matter the Red Devils are particularly strict on.
Ferguson hopes to have Berbatov in peak condition for a potential debut in next weekend's derby clash against Liverpool.
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Berbatov was signed in the final hour of the transfer window for a fee of £30.75m, putting an end to one of several drawn out transfers this summer.
Man United had to beat off stiff competition from city rivals Manchester City, who also put in a late bid for the 27-year-old.
The Bulgarian captain was Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s major summer signing, and had been identified as a player the club wanted at the start of the summer.
Former Man United favourite and now coach with the club Solskjaer has hailed the Berbatov signing, believing that Ferguson has signed the right man.
Speaking to MUTV, Solskjaer said: “The saga lasted all summer but we were always confident we'd found the right one.
“I think he's the right one. His performances for Spurs have been great. I knew he was a good player when he played against us for Bayer Leverkusen.
“We're delighted we've got him.”
Despite Berbatov’s frequent sulks, and lack of effort on the pitch at Spurs, Solskjaer believes that Sir Alex is just the man that can handle Berbatov’s temperament and turn him into a club legend in the coming years.
The former Man United star added: “I've often wondered how he's done it, with all the internationals he's had.
“But he's always rotated people and I'm sure we'll see great performances from the front four again.”
Berbatov will have to wait until next week for his debut with United after the international break, when his new side take on Liverpool at Anfield next Saturday.
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Originally posted by fudgester:
Here's a tip.... ask them whether it's okay to eat in front of them.
If they're okay with it, then it's fine. On my part, I'm perfectly fine with people eating in front of me.
Just don't offer them your food and drink if you already know that they're fasting. Now that would be real disrespect.
yeah man, i did ask them. they don't mind, but kinda feel bad afterall
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After a confusing few days, the League Mangers' Association have revealed that Keegan has indeed left his post as Newcastle United manager.
Having not taken training for the last three days, Keegan's situation was unclear after the club insisted he had not been sacked and the LMA consistently confirmed that the former England boss had not resigned.
Club owner Mike Ashley flew home from a business trip to hold face-to-face talks with Keegan today, and it seems that the discussions have confirmed Keegan's decision to leave the club.
The relationship between Keegan and Ashley has been strained ever since Executive Director (Football) Dennis Wise was brought into the club to oversee club transfers reportedly without Keegan's backing just two weeks into his second tenure at the club.
And the relationship between the manager and the club's board continued to deteriorate over disagreements over the lack of high quality additions being made to the squad and the board's sale of James Milner, before attempts were made to sell Joey Barton and Michael Owen over the head of Keegan on deadline day.
"I've been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but sadly that has not proved possible," Keegan said in a statement released by the LMA.
"It's my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon any manager any player that he does not want," he added.
"It remains my fervent wish to see Newcastle United do well in the future and I feel incredibly sorry for the players, staff and most importantly the supporters.
"I have been left with no choice other than to leave."
Newcastle fans are now likely to up the pressure on Ashley and Wise to leave the club after protests were staged at St. James' earlier in the week.
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Rio Ferdinand is doubtful for England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra this weekend after missing training on Wednesday.
The Reds defender, who has 69 caps for his country, sat out the session at London Colney because of a stiff back, a problem which also affected him on United's pre-season tour of South Africa in July.
England are hopeful Ferdinand will shake off the injury in time for the game in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium on Saturday, but if he fails to recover his place could be filled by Reds team-mate Wes Brown.
Brown trained on Wednesday after previously resting his knee as a precaution and could slot into Ferdinand's centre-back role against the European part-timers, alongside Chelsea captain John Terry.
England are already missing Owen Hargreaves (knee) and Michael Carrick (ankle), but Wayne Rooney is expected to start up front alongside Jermain Defoe.
Rooney has played in only 15 England games since March 2006, scoring three goals, but Defoe has backed the Reds' frontman to rediscover his goalscoring form for his country.
The Portsmouth striker said: "Wayne is only going to get better. Maybe you could say the expectation on him has been unfair but he has set such high standards, by doing so well in his career.
"But he is at a great club, he is still young and he is still learning."
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