Source: Telegraph
Manchester United stand to lose Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid
Manchester United v EvertonKick-off: Sun Apr 19, 4.00pm, Wembley Stadium, LondonTV: ITV1, ITV HD, Setanta Sports 2Radio: BBC Radio Five Live [LNB]The Argentine has gone above and beyond to ensure the reigning European champions are aware of his desire to remain on their books beyond his current deal – which ends on June 30. But his callings appear to have fallen on deaf ears. [LNB] Related ArticlesRooney: United stronger for setbacksPorto 0 Man Utd 1: Agg 2-3'Ronaldo is a Real Madrid player'Papers: United running scared, says WalcottRonaldo wonder goalManchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney relishing FA Cup clash with EvertonThe 25-year-old has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Dimitar Bebatov and the emergence of Federico Macheda, and despite scoring some of United's most crucial goals this season was left out of both legs of their Champions League clashes with Inter Milan and FC Porto. [LNB]Now effectively their third choice striker, Tevez is also understood to have become disillusioned by the club's insistence on waiting until the season ends to discuss his future. [LNB]Despite discussions between United's chief executive, David Gill, and Tevez's representatives having already taken place this season, no deal has been agreed on prompting interest from other clubs. [LNB]According to the Times, Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester City have all shown interest in Tevez. And according to the player's agent, Kia Joorabchian, his client has been free to hold talks with other clubs since United's first refusal clause expired on the final day of the January transfer window. [LNB]With Real favourites to sign Tevez, who has scored 32 times for United in 91 appearances, they would face a price tag of £32 million and wages in the region of £100,000-a-week. United however, would be offered the cut price charge of £20m having already stumped up £120m over two seasons. [LNB]Any move to the Spanish giants would have to wait until after June 14 when the club hold elections for their new president. With Florentino Perez widely expected to retain his role, Tevez is unlikely to be the only United player on his list of targets. [LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson denied Ronaldo his 'dream move' to Spain last summer, but the winger's agent does not believe anyone will stand in his way should the opportunity present itself this summer. [LNB]
