United to land Tevez

Last Modified: 26 Jul 2008
Source: ITN

Manchester United are set sign Argentine Carlos Tevez on a permanent deal for a British transfer record fee of £32 million.

The 24-year-old forward, who joined United on an initial two-year loan deal from West Ham United, is expected to sign a permanent deal shortly.

United's chief executive David Gill, speaking in South Africa where the team are on tour, said: "We have spoken to Carlos and see him as part of our long-term squad.

"We have been pleased with his first season. He is a good age, a great player and well liked within the team. We know what we have to do and what we have to pay."

Tevez scored 19 goals in 39 appearances for United as they won the Premier League and Champions League last season.

The estimated £32 million fee for his signature would eclipse the £30.8 million pounds Chelsea spent to buy Andriy Shevchenko from AC Milan in July 2006.

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