Carlos Tevez is confident he can continue to win trophies at new club Manchester City sooner rather than later.

The 25-year-old, who rejected the chance to remain with Manchester United, is set to finalise his move to Eastlands after agreeing a five-year deal.

City continue to spend big this summer, with Tevez following the arrivals of Gareth Barry and Roque Santa Cruz last month.

And Mark Hughes has again highlighted his determination to break into the top four by reportedly bidding £25million for Arsenal frontman Emmanuel Adebayor - and Tevez is excited to be part of such an ambitious project.

“The manager and the owners are very ambitious and that became clear to me the first time we spoke,” he told the Daily Mail.

“This is the chance to be involved from the start, an opportunity to help build a special experience.

“I hope to win many more trophies with City.

“There is a great feeling of excitement around the club. Look at the quality of the players who have been signed and the prospect of other top-quality players coming too. Things are happening at this club.

“The owners made it clear to me that they will be doing everything in their power to make this an extraordinary club to play for.

“I look forward to being a part of that experience.”

Tevez added: “Mark Hughes played in my position for some of the biggest clubs in the world and he understands the demands and pressure of playing as a striker.

“I look forward to learning from him.”

The diminutive Argentinean will bring with him a wealth a winning experience having secured numerous honours at neighbours United and the forward hopes that will have a positive effect on his new team-mates.

“This is a new adventure for me and I thank the people who have made this possible,” he stated.

“My record of success speaks for itself. From helping West Ham to avoid relegation to helping Manchester United to two Champions League finals in two seasons.

“That’s not a bad record.”

John Terry reportedly told Roman Abramovich that he wants to talk to Manchester City about a possible £50m move.

The Chelsea captain met with the club’s Russian owner on Saturday afternoon and - according to reports in several Sunday papers - told him that he wants the chance to discuss a move to the world’s richest club.

The Sunday Times reports that Terry was told that the club would not match City’s offer of £250,000 a week, and that he would have to hand in a transfer request to engineer a move north.

Abramovich is allegedly willing to make Terry the highest-paid player at the club but will not pay him significantly more than current high earner Frank Lampard.

City apparently remain confident that they will sign Terry, with a £5m signing-on fee sweetening the deal, according to the News of the World.

They also suggest that any money recouped from the sale of Terry would be ploughed into a move for AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato.

Manchester City have officially ended their pursuit of Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o.

The club confirmed they had given up hope of signing the Cameroon international on their website.

Chief executive Garry Cook said: “Samuel Eto’o is undoubtedly a fine footballer but the circumstances surrounding him were such that the deal could not be completed.

“We now feel the time is right to pursue other avenues and we have a clear and strategic transfer plan, which we continue to follow.”

It seemed the striker was bound for Eastlands a fortnight ago, when Barcelona accepted a bid for the star, who scored in last season’s Champions League final triumph against Manchester United.

However, the deal quickly became mired in a contractual dispute between Eto’o and the Catalan outfit.

The player, who is about to embark on the last year of his contract at the Nou Camp, felt he should receive a significant portion of the £18million City were willing to pay as he would be entitled to leave for nothing next summer.

Blues boss Mark Hughes initially signalled his intention to wait for Eto’o to resolve the wrangle.

Yet, as the week has dragged on, the argument just got more confusing and complicated.

It was suggested City were ready to offer Eto’o a deadline of this weekend to determine his future.

In the end, chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak did not even give the 28-year-old that long, with Barcelona officially contacted on Friday with confirmation the deal was off.

While it could be viewed the latest development is merely posturing on City’s part, privately the club are adamant the transfer is now highly unlikely to go ahead.

To an extent, they understand Eto’o’s demands. However, they also feel a contract said to be worth around £200,000 a week was alone enough to keep Eto’o happy and are unwilling to let the situation drag on any longer.

After returning from a pre-season training camp in Germany, City are due to head for South Africa on Wednesday lunchtime for a three-match tour that will begin preparations for a new campaign that opens at Blackburn on August 15.

City have already signed Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn to bolster their forward line this summer, but have loaned out Brazilian Jo to Everton on a season-long loan.

They have also ben linked with moves for the out-of-contract Carlos Tevez and Villarreal’s Giuseppe Rossi, both of whom are former Manchester United players.

In defence, City have been trying to sign Chelsea captain John Terry, while they have also been linked with Everton’s Joleon Lescott.

Rafael Benitez unveiled new boy Glen Johnson on Thursday and took a swipe at Manchester City with their “money, money, money” approach to the transfer market.

The Liverpool boss has spent £17million on the England full-back, a large chunk of which is wiped out by the cash Portsmouth still owe the Anfield club from the Peter Crouch deal.

And while Benitez played hardball with Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano over their long-term futures, he accepts that the market was now “crazy” and dominated by money.

He even admitted that he had tried again to sign Gareth Barry this summer from Aston Villa, but he eventually went to City.

Benitez said: “We had to pay big money, the market is now crazy. It is all money, money, money now. But we were signing a good player, an England player, and that is very positive.

“He has a good mentality, and when I spoke to him first it was clear he wanted to come here.

“Things have changed. You have to adapt to a situation. Manchester City and big clubs in Europe are spending big money, so the market has changed and we have to work harder.

“You have to do that to stay at the level we are at because of the big money being spent here and abroad.”

City also wanted Johnson, but Benitez said: “It was difficult, some clubs are offering big money. But he wanted to come here, that was the difference.

“We did go back again for Barry, but as I said, it is all about money, money, money. It is as simple as that.”

On City’s influence on the market and their prospects for next term, Benitez added: “City have signed a lot of good players, but that is no guarantee they will win anything. But it will be interesting to see what happens next season.

“But whatever happens, experience is more important and we feel that we have that to be in the top positions.

“If you spend big it is always easier to perform well. But when you have a good understanding between players that is also important. If they are together, they work hard, that is just as important.”

Benitez has also had to contend with a summer of transfer speculation over Alonso, wanted by Real Madrid, and Mascherano, a target for European champions Barcelona.

But although it is believed both players are being swayed by the advances of the Spanish club, Benitez made it clear that he does not want to sell and would like some loyalty shown by the pair.

He said: “I do not think Alonso or Mascherano will go. It is clear that they both are under contract with long-term agreements. That is it.

“There has been a lot of things written, a lot of rumours, but both players are under contract and we have no more need to talk about things.

“They are both very good players and I will be very pleased to keep them. They both have very good contracts.

“We signed them both from different situations. Alonso was coming from Real Sociedad and nobody had really heard much of him outside of Spain, he did well and we renewed his contract because of that.

“Mascherano came from West Ham where he had not been doing well. We brought him here and gave him a good contract, so we are very pleased with them both and that Liverpool has been very good to them.”

Benitez also dismissed rumours that full back Fabio Aurelio will be out for six months with a knee injury.

He said: “One, maybe two months, I expect him back by then. Certainly not six.”

Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club’s cross-city rivals.

The Argentina international turned down a permanent deal at United last month following a two-year loan deal and has since been linked with a lucrative move to wealthy Manchester City.

Chelsea are also reportedly tracking the 25-year-old’s availability, but Eastlands is believed to be Tevez’s likely destination this summer.

Tevez told The People: “If I play for Manchester City I don’t think the United fans will feel I am a traitor.

“They have to remember that at least as far as I know I have been thrown out of the club and I have to study the best offers available.”

Tevez’s decision to turn down the offer of a five-year deal at United has been defended by his adviser Kia Joorabchian, and the player himself insists manager Sir Alex Ferguson left him with little choice but to move on.

“It has come about because I could not stand my sporting situation at Manchester United any longer,” he continued.

“My first year was good in all senses. I played in the games and felt respected by the coach but in my second year some strange things happened that I still do not understand.

“After the game at Old Trafford where Liverpool beat us [4-1, in March], Ferguson ignored me almost as if I was to blame for the defeat when really Liverpool dominated us all over the pitch.

“After that the fans called for me to be in the team but he never took the advice on board because he always knows best.

“I gave everything for Manchester United and people know that. For that reason I don’t deserve the way things have ended up.”

Carlos Tevez is considering offers from Manchester City, Chelsea and one other club, according to the player’s adviser Kia Joorabchian.

After Tevez decided not to renew his contract with Manchester United, Joorabchian commented the Argentinian’s future will be defined in “about 10 days” and hinted City were in pole position to sign the player.

Joorabchian told Radio del Plata: “Right now we are evaluating the proposals from Manchester City, Chelsea and one other team.

“In the next two weeks, Carlos, Adrian (Rouco, Tevez’s agent) and I will meet to sort this out.

“City is a club with most of the chances because they are building a big squad, but it is not a decisive point.

“The contract with United officially runs to until June 31 and we’ll respect that. After July 1, we’ll see. We may be defined in 10 days.”

Last weekend, Tevez turned down a lucrative five-year offer to stay at Old Trafford, with Joorabchian making clear it arrived too late.

“Carlitos has never asked United for money, he has never complained about his contract. It is not a problem regarding money, but we never talked about that in two years.

“In two years, (United manager Sir Alex) Fergurson always said we were going to sit down to negotiate but we never did so. He sent an offer, but it was too late because they had not offered anything in two years.”

Robinho believes Manchester City would be “almost unbeatable” if they sign Samuel Eto’o from Barcelona.

Eto’o is reportedly a target for City as the big-spending Premier League side look to add even more firepower to Mark Hughes’ attack.

A deal has already been completed for Roque Santa Cruz, while Carlos Tevez is expected to arrive after his loan at Manchester United expires.

And Robinho is hoping Hughes can persuade Cameroon striker Eto’o to leave European champions Barcelona before the start of the new season.

“If Eto’o comes too he will add even more talent to the squad,” Robinho told The Sun.

“We need four top-quality forwards because the season is so tough in England.

“I hope the club keep signing players with that quality. If so, we will be almost unbeatable.”

He added: “A player like Santa Cruz is more than welcome and I’ve heard a deal for Carlos will be sorted very soon.

“That would be great because Tevez is a world-class talent and I would be happy to play alongside him.

“It is very good to know my club is going for top-quality players like these. Now I hope we can get Eto’o as well.”

Brazil international Robinho, who was a club-record signing from Real Madrid last year, also insists he is not concerned by the potential arrival of so many attacking players.

“Is the club chasing too many strikers? No, I don’t think so - Manchester City wants to be among the top teams in the Premier League and in Europe,” he continued.

“To do that they must have at least three or maybe four top-quality strikers.

“The season in England, with the league and the cups, all the games we play is very demanding.

“But I’m not scared of the competition. If Santa Cruz and Eto’o come to City, they are talented players and I will work as always to make sure of my spot in the team.”

Premier League champions Manchester United are planning a shock swoop for Stephen Ireland at local rivals Manchester City, according to The News of the World.

Ireland has had been one of few consistent performers for City this season, with the midfielder scoring 13 goals in 44 games this term. Including 9 in the Premiership and was named the clubs player of the year.

Blues boss Mark Hughes is desperate to keep 22-year-old Ireland at the Eastlands Stadium, with Ireland also said to be keen to remain at City. Despite the two parties still not reaching an agreement over a new contract for the Irishman, with Ireland understood to feel his performances this season should be rewarded with a lucrative contract.

Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be keeping an eye on the situation regarding Ireland at the Eastlands, with a summer bid being mooted for the midfielder, who Ferguson sees as a natural successor to veteran Paul Scholes.

Hughes is reportedly aware of the interest from former boss Ferguson and is keen to tie Ireland to a new deal at the Citizens, with talks said to have stalled recently. The former Blackburn manager knowing that allowing Ireland to leave for Old Trafford would not be taken well by the Eastlands faithful.

Robinho has urged Manchester City to launch a bid for Argentina star Carlos Tevez.

Tevez’s future is uncertain as he nears the end of a two-year loan agreement at Manchester United.

City have been linked with a bid for the bullish forward, although the Red Devils appear keen to strike fresh terms with Tevez’s representatives, with Cristiano Ronaldo set for Real Madrid.

Brazilian attacker Robinho is keen to play alongside Tevez at Eastlands and is hopeful the affluent club could land his services this summer.

Robinho said in The Sun: “We would definitely complement City’s attack. I hope my club make a move for him.

“It would be a pleasure to play with Carlos. He is one of the best players in the world and it is a shame he is not having more opportunities at his current club.

“If he leaves United - as I have been reading in the last few days - and if the interest of City gets confirmed, of course I will try to convince him to join us.

“I am sure we would make a fiercesome duo up front. He is so fast and combative with great technique.”

He added: “If Carlos comes to City, and if the club manages to get two or three players of the same quality we can aspire to big things.

“This season was not our best, but this was also our first year together and I don’t regret the option I made a year ago. In the coming season fans can definitely expect to see us in the top spots of the league.”

Sir Alex Ferguson has got a £100million to spend on transfers after he personally gave the order for Cristiano Ronaldo to be sold to Real Madrid, the departure of Ronaldo will leave a big hole to fill in the United squad, which Sir Alex Ferguson will try to fill with the £80 million coming from by selling Ronaldo and £20 million will be handed over to him as transfer budget from the club.

Ever since the news of Ronaldo leaving the club has arrived the news papers are yelling just one thing out to Sir Alex Ferguson,

Spend, Spend, Spend

accordint to www.manutd.com (the clubs official web site),
United last night prepared to enter a bidding war with Chelsea for France international Franck Ribery which could go as high as £65m. Old Trafford boss Ferguson is also known to have Lyon’s £25m forward Karim Benzema on his hit list and he hopes to conclude the £16m signing of Wigan’s Antonio Valencia in the near future

the web site goes on to mention,
Wigan’s Ecuador winger Valencia has long been a Ferguson target and he will almost certainly join shortly while the United manager has not yet given up on persuading Carlos Tevez to stay on a long-term deal. As well as Benzema, Ferguson’s hit-list includes Barcelona holding player Yaya Toure. It is, however, the prospect of United going head to head with Chelsea for Bayern Munich’s Ribery that looks the most mouthwatering. Bayern have already indicated the 26-year-old is not for sale and it will take an offer of around £65m for the Frenchman to be prised away.

United have been linked with a host of top talents since Ronaldo’s potential departure was announced. The Guardian says Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o could arrive, while wingers David Silva (The Times) and Arjen Robben (Daily Star) are also being monitored.

according to www.footballtransferleague.co.uk,
ManU’s most probable out this summer is none other than Carlos Tevez according to the website Carlos Tevez can leave United for either of the following clubs

• Manchester City
• Liverpool
• Real Madrid
• Chelsea
• Tottenham
• Inter Milan

and the most probable INs are

• Luis Antonio Valencia (Wigan)
• Karim Benzema (Lyon)
• Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich)
• Nicolas Bertolo (Atletico Banfield)
• Jose Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro Dodo (Corinthians)
• Neymar da Silva (Santos)
• Alexis Sanchez (Udinese)
• Walter Henrique da Silva (Internacional)
• Douglas Costa (Gremio)
• Victor Mongil (Real Valladolid)
• Aaron Lennon (Tottenham)
• Paul Pogba (Le Havre)
• Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Real Madrid)
• Kyle Naughton (Sheffield Utd)
• Arjen Robben (Real Madrid)
• David Silva (Valencia)
• Samuel Eto’o (Barcelona)

well £100million is a lot of money to burn, Sir Alex has got a huge responsibility on his shoulders to fill in Ronaldo’d boats. United fans will hope that he spend (which he usually does) spend this much of money in the right way to keep his squad tough for the next season.

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