Tevez takes contract row to Fifa

• omgukilledkenny

  18 Jul 07, 18:53

  Carlos Tevez is going to Fifa in an attempt to secure his move to Manchester United.
  
  The Argentina international is currently in Manchester as he waits to undergo a medical with the Premier League champions.
  
  West Ham United have prevented the tests taking place after talks between the two clubs failed to bring about a resolution to the impasse.
  
  The Hammers insist no offer has been made for Tevez, although The Red Devils have expressed their optimism that a deal can be arranged.
  
  The problem centres on the striker's contractual situation, with West Ham seemingly holding his playing registration and his agent Kia Joorabchian holding the economic rights.
  
  Only last week, Fifa confirmed it would be prepared to intervene in the matter, if asked to by any of the parties involved.
  
  Tevez has now taken the issue in to his own hands and has called on world football's governing body to wade into the complex affair.
  
  He wants Fifa's Disputes Resolution Chamber to rule on the subject as Tevez looks to free himself from his West Ham contract.
• sand king

  18 Jul 07, 21:50

  zzz, so slow nia his transfer....
• omgukilledkenny

  18 Jul 07, 22:13

  i think things are gonna get messy.
• omgukilledkenny

  18 Jul 07, 22:16

  Originally posted by sand king:

  zzz, so slow nia his transfer....

  
  
  Tevez deal may not beat deadline
  
  FIFA have been called in to break the deadlock in the Carlos Tevez dispute, although the transfer may not be completed before August 31.
  
  United legal expert Maurice Watkins met with West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson in London on Tuesday, yet despite feeling reasonably optimistic a solution could be negotiated, there was only deadlock.
  
  Although the Red Devils hope to push the matter through as quickly as possible, there remains the real possibility Tevez, who has now been allowed to start a short holiday, might not be signed before the August 31 transfer deadline.
  
  "Hopefully the case will be heard on an expedited basis but we are not sure whether we will have him signed in time for the new season," said Gill.
  
  "It may take up to two weeks for the body to be formed, all the paperwork has to be put together and then the case has to be heard.
  
  "Even given that timetable we hope by the time the new season kicks off, Carlos will be training at Carrington."
  
  Earlier this week, Gill, an influential FA board member, suggested the whole saga had become "over-complicated".
  
  However, it now looks like becoming even more problematic, with Sheffield United no doubt keenly interested in how the matter is eventually resolved given Tevez played such a huge role in sending them down.
  
  "All the discussions we have had over the last few weeks lead us to believe this will be resolved in Carlos' favour," said Gill.
  
  "Once that happens, he will be free to join Manchester United."
  
  While FIFA will examine all the documentation before deciding whether they have any jurisdiction over the case, it seems certain the Premier League - as well as West Ham - would be happy to abide by any decision.
  
  So, instead of having his medical, Tevez will now go on holiday, hoping by the time he returns, he will only need to sign a contract to become a United player.
  
  "It was always Sir Alex's plan to give Carlos a break, so I expect he will now go on an exotic holiday with his family," added Gill.
  
  "He has not completed a medical with us."
• sand king

  19 Jul 07, 06:51

  ZzZ I was hopping they would have gotten it done by today
  
  I hope don't drag till x'mas