Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham and Sheffield United 'settle on £10m' over the Carlos Tevez affair
The Carlos Tevez saga appears to be over after reports that West Hamand Sheffield United have agreed a deal close to £10million.Audition: Carlos Tevez scores for West Ham against Manchester United in May 2007The Championship club had wanted £45m to cover the costs of their relegation from the Premier League two years ago after West Ham broke third-party ownership rules.But they have reportedly agreed to a smaller figure ahead of an independent FA arbitration hearing, which was due to start next week, that would have led to a judgement on compensation. The money will be paid over five years.West Ham were preparing to contest the £45m claim, arguing the cost of demotion was much lower, but appear to have settled rather than risk another defeat during a tough economic climate at Upton Park.It would bring an end to a legal proceedings that have persisted since April 2007, when West Ham escaped the deduction of points but were fined £5m by an independent Premier League inquiry.Although the arbitration panel hearing has been shelved, a separate Premier League inquiry launched following the Lord Griffiths ruling will continue. Hammers hit by Collison blow as Wales midfielder is ruled out for seven weeksWest Ham lose Behrami for six months with cruciate ligament injuryGold reserves! Sportsmail's guide to the most expensive second-teamersWEST HAM UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET