Boca join chase to sign Tevez

18 October 2011 09:27
oca Juniors are planning an ambitious raid to try and take unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez back to Argentina.[LNB] The forward is facing an uncertain future in England as City continue with their investigations into his alleged refusal to step off the bench during a Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.[LNB]Tevez has served an initial two-week suspension imposed by the club, but the Blues are yet to make a definitive decision regarding any further action.[LNB]Roberto Mancini has previously claimed that he considers the South American to be 'finished' at City and it is expected that he will be moved on.[LNB]Boca are keen to return the 27-year-old to his roots and bring him back to the club where it all began.[LNB]The Argentine outfit are seeking permission to bring in a new striker on an emergency loan after losing Lucas Viatri to injury for six months.[LNB]They are keen to have someone in by next week and president Jose Beraldi has confirmed that they are planning to hold talks with City regarding Tevez.[LNB]"We will make an attempt for Carlos Tevez, who is not playing at Manchester City," he said. "We know it will be difficult but we will try."[LNB]It remains to be seen whether Boca could finance a deal, but Beraldi revealed last week that the club will do all they can to bring Tevez home.[LNB]He said: "The doors are always open to Carlitos. He's a Boca idol and a key piece in many of our achievements.[LNB]"This is his home. He grew up at the club."

Source: Team_Talk