Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev are reportedly interested in signing Dimitar Berbatov from Manchester United before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
The Bulgarian is widely expected to leave Old Trafford over the coming days, having fallen down the pecking order of strikers in recent seasons.
Italian side Fiorentina were thought to be close to sealing a deal, while Premier League side Sunderland are also said to be monitoring the situation closely.
However, Kiev have now decided the enter the battle for the 31-year-old, according to Calciomercato.com.
The report claims that Kiev are willing to offer the centre-forward a two-year contract.