The plot thickens

  • by Matthew O'Greel
  • Friday, 6th July 2007

Eggert Magnusson has told Manchester United that they will not be signing Carlos Tevez without his permission.

Magnusson - speaking via whufc.com this evening - has told the Reds that they will not be signing Tevez imminently, despite a number of media sources claiming that a deal had been done between Man Utd and Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian.

"Carlos Tevez is a registered West Ham United player, contracted to the Club until June 2010," said Magnusson.

"There is no agreement with West Ham United for Carlos Tevez to leave the Club and we expect him to return in time for next season's preparations.

"No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham United."

Magnusson's defiant statement follows earlier reports which claimed that Tevez would be moving to Old Trafford on a two-year loan deal upon his return from the Copa America, in which he is currently starring.

But the United chairman remains committed to keeping the 23-year-old striker, who recently confessed that he would be happy to remain a Hammer next season.

UPDATE, 7.44pm GMT - Kia Joorabchian has responded to Magnusson's statement by claiming that Tevez has agreed personal terms with Manchester United - and that West Ham United gave him permission to talk to other clubs.

More on this as it happens ...

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