Official Report:
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United close on Tevez swoop
Widespread reports claim Manchester United are homing in on the signing of Carlos Tevez.
The Argentine striker is currently on international duty at the Copa America, but rumours of a move to Old Trafford are gathering pace.
Tevez spent last season at West Ham United and scored at Old Trafford on the final day of the campaign to keep the club in the Premier League.
But he is expected to leave Upton Park over the summer, having already opted against joining Italian champions Internazionale.
He has admitted a switch to Real Madrid would hold some appeal, while Arsenal have also been linked with the mercurial front man.
However, reports now suggest Tevez will sign for United in a deal reputed to be worth in the region of £20million.
Sir Alex Ferguson is a long-term fan of the 23-year-old, but has reportedly been waiting for the issue of Tevez's registration to be cleared up.
If United do complete a deal for the former Corinthians star, he would become the fourth major signing of the summer for the Premier League champions following the captures of Anderson, Nani and Owen Hargreaves.
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Well that was the official report from Skysports. Skysports reporter were outside Old trafford yesterday and they said Tevez's representatives were in there negotiating a deal to transfer Tevez to Manchester United. Its also noted that the deal will be done very soon within the range of 24-36 hrs. The deal is supposed to be a 2 year long loan with an option to buy at the end. Initial reports suggest that
United will pay 6m over the course of 2 year loan and then a hefty payment on 10m-15m pound will be paid at the end if United wish to secure his services permanently.
Tevez' Reaction:
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Tevez eager for United switch
Carlos Tevez has welcomed the news that he is set to be transferred to Manchester United.
The Red Devils are set to tie up a deal for the 23-year-old, who is currently in Venezuela competing in the Copa America with Argentina.
The Premier League have already warned United that any deal for Tevez must include West Ham, rather than the player's agent Kia Joorabchian - but it would seem a deal is very close.
Tevez, linked with most of Europe's biggest clubs including Real Madrid and Internazionale, has welcomed the news that he is set to sign for United.
"For me, Manchester United will be a sensational destination and to be a member of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad will be absolutely spectacular," Tevez is quoted in the Daily Mail.
"My dream is to be an idol in English football and I can achieve this now.
"I am a player who thrives on challenges. I went to England to triumph in the Premiership and with West Ham I have achieved that first stage.
"Now I'm ready to move on to the next stage."
Should, as expected, United seal Tevez's signing, then he will become their fourth signing of the summer following Nani, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves into Old Trafford.
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Its no secret that tevez is a United fan. He has been fined by his club to attend a press confrence in united jersey. During the end of the season in his interview his love for United was quite obvious. He joined our title celebration party as well. He seems to have his mind set on a move to Old Trafford. He has rejected clubs like Inter and Real which shows you his personal wish for a move to Man Utd.