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English Premier News :: Alex Ferguson says talks to re-sign Carlos Tevez have started

Posted on 2009-05-13 by Gooner

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he has spoken to Carlos Tevez about staying at Old Trafford after his loan expires in the summer.

The Argentine proved his worth to United on Wednesday night as he scored in the 2-1 win over Wigan, a victory that moved the club to within one point of a third consecutive Premier League title.

Tevez has said he will leave as he has not been offered a permanent deal but Ferguson said talks had begun. "He knows I want him to stay. We spoke today and chief executive David Gill has had meetings with him," he said.

Ferguson insists that the main stumbling block preventing a permanent deal is that Tevez is owned by a company, rather than another club.

"I'm sorry I have to keep on going on about this, it has never changed," said Ferguson. "(The fact) we're not negotiating with a football club is the problem - we'll see."

Tevez's advisor Kia Joorabchian admitted talks had taken place but said no contractual offer had been made.

Joorabchian told Sky Sports News "Two years ago when we made a deal with United, it was a two year loan deal with an option to purchase," he said.

"If they decided to, it would be a permanent deal. The terms of that contract were fixed in the paperwork so at any point in the two years if they wanted to take him, they could, as long as Carlos agreed - we haven't had that agreement yet."

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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