Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has finally been lured
into commenting on the latest Red Devil-to-Madrid saga, which now
involves Carlos Tevez.
Los Merengues are seeking a replacement for former United star Ruud
van Nistelrooy, as the Dutchman is crocked and out for the rest of
the season.
Thus, pseudo-unsettled Argentine Tevez has been linked with a
January switch to the Bernabéu, having allegedly fallen out with
Fergie recently after a period of prolonged appearances from the
substitutes' bench despite his impressive form.
However, the fiery Scot has refused to even dignify such a
suggestion of a transfer with a straight answer, preferring instead
to take another dig at Madrid, who infamously chased Cristiano
Ronaldo all summer long to no avail.
Tevez of course is still not officially a Manchester United player,
with rumours that he will command a sky-high transfer fee from his
owners to make the deal permanent - and though United have remained
assured they will land their man, there have been suggestions to
the contrary.
"I've not even spoken to Carlos about Real Madrid's interest," the
Old Trafford boss said ahead of the Champions League clash with
Spanish side Villarreal, "We get used to them talking to our
players.
"I could have the opportunity to respond to Real Madrid every day
of the season, because it never stops.
"There will be plenty of time to talk about Real Madrid throughout
the rest of the season, but just now I'm focused on
Villarreal."
El Madrigal is the venue as Fergie's troops attempt to escape from
Group E on Tuesday evening.
