Dunno if this might help..
What contract was torn up to allow Tevez to continue playing for
West Ham last season?
The Premier League are satisfied that West Ham terminated all
third-party arrangements with MSI. They have seen all the relevant
documentation, including material from MSI and Tevez.
However, Joorabchian maintains that MSI still control the player's
"economic rights". Exactly what this means is not clear, because if
MSI do have a contract with West Ham it would contradict what both
the East London club and the Premier League are saying.
What is the status of Javier Mascherano?
When Mascherano moved to Liverpool, West Ham tore up his
registration, effectively making him a free agent. He then signed
for Liverpool on a two-year deal, with an option for a longer term
deal at the end of that period. Confusion has arisen because this
deal has been referred to as a loan when in fact he has been signed
as a Liverpool player on a short-term basis.
