Carlos Tevez could be set for an explosive full debut in the Manchester derby at Eastlands in 10 daysÂ’ time.
The Argie hitmanÂ’s move to Manchester United has been held up by red tape but he has still been training with his new team-mates.
Yet assistant boss Carlos Queiroz feels the 23-year-old striker will need around a fortnight before starting a game.
That means he should be ready by the end of next week and brings the intriguing possibility of him making his debut against City.
Meanwhile....Nani will face an early blast of the Alex Ferguson hairdryer after defying the ban on his back-flip goal celebration last night.
The Portuguese new-boy showed off his acrobatics after netting for a United XI in a 3-0 win against Glentoran in Belfast.
Fraser Campbell and Patrice Evra bagged the others.
Another United XI won 4-0 at Dunfermline with a Wayne Rooney double and goals from Chris Eagles and Ryan Giggs.