Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson
has poured cold water on reports of possible interest from
Real Madrid in frontman Carlos Tevez.
Having successfully fended off the Spanish giant's
advances for Cristiano Ronaldo last summer, Ferguson may have to
take similar action to keep them away from Tevez.
The Argentine star has been linked with a move away from the
club as he looks to have been the main victim of Dimitar Berbatov's
arrival at Old Trafford.
However, Ferguson had short shrift for the Spanish media when
quizzed about Real's interest in Tevez.
"No, I've not spoken to Carlos about Real Madrid's interest. We
get used to them talking to our players," he quipped.
"I could have the opportunity to respond to Real Madrid every
day of the season because it never stops.
"We should talk about the game because there will be plenty of
time to talk about Real Madrid throughout the rest of the
season."
Meanwhile, Ferguson further riled Real by conceding that their
main rivals Barcelona were the only side who could upset English
dominance of the Champions League this season.
"Barcelona have to be the big threat to everyone," he said.
"We found them a very difficult side to play against in the
semi-final last season.
"And this season under their new coach [Pep Guardiola] they have
changed the format of the team, bringing in Daniel Alves at
right-back and Gerard Pique, who they got from us.
"They are conceding fewer goals than last season and I put them
alongside the other English clubs as the biggest threat."