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Tevez set for United medical

13 Jul 2007 - 07:41:25

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Manchester United could unveil Carlos Tevez as their latest signing on his return from the Copa America next week, subject to receiving the necessary approval from the Premier League.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson revealed a deal had been reached with the Argentina international over a move to Old Trafford and a medical will reportedly take place on Wednesday.

The deal is believed to be an initial loan from current club West Ham United with the option of a permanent £30million deal.

"I think we have got the player - we think he is our player and are very hopeful," Ferguson had claimed.

"Everyone was excited when we thought we could get Tevez. He's exciting, his form is fantastic and at 23 he can get better."

United had hoped to seal the signing of the former Corinthians striker last week, but the move stalled after the Premier League insisted West Ham and not Tevez's advisor, Kia Joorabchian, should profit from the deal.

But on Thursday Joorabchian claimed he was confident the deal would progress after settling "administrative issues".

"We don't see any problems. I spoke to United on Thursday and they are confident they will have him registered next week," he told Sky Sports News.

"Carlos will come on Tuesday, have a medical on Wednesday at United and hopefully we will have administrative issues sorted next week.

"Personal terms between Carlos and United have been agreed in full. He feels confident now he is a Manchester United player."

The Premier League's insistence on scrutinising the deal stems from the £5.5million fine handed down to the Hammers after they were found guilty of breaching rules over the third-party ownership of players, when they signed Tevez and Javier Mascherano last summer.