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Berbatov scored just 12 Premier League goals during the campaign and came under-fire for a series of below-par performances. Reports had suggested that United were willing to cut their losses on the £30.75 million Bulgarian, but Ferguson has now insisted that Berbatov remains a key part of his first-team plans.
"No, he will not - definitely not (be sold). There's a problem with Manchester United in terms of expectation and media attention," Ferguson told The Mirror. "There's speculation every year and we've got to live with that hype. We know Dimitar is a good player and he will be with us next year."
Ferguson has already said that he is not anticipating a major overhaul of the playing staff during the summer months as United attempt to re-take the trophy from Chelsea.
"We don't have a great deal to improve on. The one area of concern last season was that we had 16 players missing through injury,'' he added. "That impacts on the stability of the team as the season develops. But we always felt that when our back four was in place there was a sense of purpose and strength."Ferguson also praised the Glazer family, who own the club, for the constant support despite much criticism.
''They've been great owners,'' he told Toronto radio station FAN 590. ''They have supported me every way I've asked them.
''There's no other reason to think they haven't supported me. If you look at any time I've wanted a player they've provided the money; if you look at what we've done this season - and people don't recognise this - we've spent over £20 million on young players.
''We've bought Chris Smalling, Mame Diouf and Javier Hernandez. People don't realise how we're structured and how we see our future of the club. We've always based it on a nucleus and foundation of young players developing in the club.''
Chicharito is Living a Dream:
Javier Hernandez signed for United in January and will join the club after the World Cup having scored 29 goals in 73 appearances for Mexican side Chivas Guadalajara.
The striker will come face-to-face with new team-mates Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand when he plays them in Mexico's friendly with England at Wembley on Monday, but says he is in awe of them.
"Suddenly I'm going to be playing with the players I know from PlayStation and television,'' he told the Daily Mirror. "I'm living a dream and I thank God I'm living it. I got goose-bumps when I realised I would be joining Manchester United .
"These are the things that you dream about. I longed for a move to Europe when I was a kid watching lots of football on television. I'm just full of gratitude to those who helped me accomplish this."
Hernandez was also full of praise for United boss Ferguson, saying,
"I know why he's been able to be so successful because he's just a really straightforward person.
"He's an extraordinary man. He makes such an impact on you and it's not just because of his accomplishments but because of the kind of person he is."
Javier at a Mexico NT presser
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