A stunning Carlos Tevez goal edged
Manchester United closer
to the Premier
League title at Old Trafford yesterday.
But the Argentinian star now looks set to open talks about a
move to
Manchester City or
Liverpool.
Tevez showed his frustration at United’s failure to offer him a
permanent contact by running towards the directors’ box with his
hands to his ears after his
sensational strike completed his team’s 2-0 victory over City in
the Manchester derby.
The gesture appeared to mock the United board’s silence over a
long-term deal and came on a day Tevez had underlined his intent to
leave United in Sunday newspaper interviews.
It is understood his advisers will today begin the search for a
new club in earnest.
United would have to pay £32million to keep him beyond the loan
deal which ends this summer.
Sportsmail can reveal interest from City and Liverpool is
genuine and that contact has been made with Tevez’s
representatives.
Tevez is also interested in a move to Spain — with Real Madrid
heading the queue — but Sir Alex Ferguson said: ‘Nothing has
changed. He is a Manchester United player.’
The win was also overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s ridiculous
display of petulance when substituted on the hour.
Ronaldo, scorer of the opening goal, was seen to declare ‘It’s a
f*****g joke’ as he took his seat on the bench and was a picture of
unhappiness. He left the stadium just 15 minutes after the final
whistle.
Ferguson said: ‘He wanted to stay on. All players do. I have
other games to think about.’
With games against Wigan on Wednesday and Arsenal on Saturday,
United can win a third successive Premier League title if they take
four points.
