AC Milan have made an offer to Manchester City to sign Carlos Tevez on loan in January, the Italian club's vice-president Adriano Galliani has announced.
Galliani claims an agreement is in place with the Argentina forward, but no deal has yet been reached between the Serie A champions and City. Reports in Italy suggest the Rossoneri have offered to take Tevez on a free loan for six months with an option to sign the player permanently next summer for 23million euros.
"Between [Monday] and [Tuesday] I have taken steps to reinforce a team that is already a formidable one," Galliani told the Milan Channel. "We have the agreement with Tevez and we recently sent an email to City with our offer."
He added: "Our offer is a free loan deal with an option to sign the player permanently on certain conditions.
"We hope City says yes. There were other European clubs interested, but we are in pole position. Tevez wants to come to us. Half of the agreement has been reached. Now we await City's response."
Representatives for the former Manchester United forward have held positive talks with the Italian giants. And, although it is understood no contact has yet been made between the clubs, City manager Roberto Mancini has said it was "important" Tevez was sold.
Milan are looking to bolster their attack with Italy striker Antonio Cassano ruled out indefinitely after undergoing a heart procedure.
"Tevez is not playing, and he is a great player and, should he do well with us, we could make the deal permanent," Galliani said.
"He is a player of absolute value. Our idea is to take him with us to Dubai (Milan's winter training camp) as we did a few years ago with David Beckham and Antonio Cassano.
"I spoke to Cassano and he was happy regarding Tevez's deal. He is well and he is a big supporter of Carlitos' arrival."
Source: PA
