The Thickening Plot

Eggert Magnusson this evening issued the following statement,

"Carlos Tevez is a registered West Ham United player, contracted to the Club until June 2010. There is no agreement with West Ham United for Carlos Tevez to leave the Club and we expect him to return in time for next season's preparations.

"No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham United."

According to KUMB Kia Joorabchian has responded to Magnusson's statement by saying that Tevez has agreed personal terms with Manchester United - and that West Ham United gave him permission to talk to other clubs.