Reports in The People suggest that Portuguese coach
Mourinho has already sounded out Kia Joorabchian, the president of
Tevez's parent company Media Sports Investments, about a
move.
Talks between Tevez, United and MSI over a permanent stay have
stalled of late, with the Argentine growing increasingly unsettled
at Old Trafford. He's flitted in and out of the first-team this
season and appears to have lost a bit of spark after falling out
with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Fergie has given the bullish forward more playing time of late and
will continue to do so with Wayne Rooney crocked. However, Angolan
international Manucho came on for Tevez in the win over Stoke as
the boss considers his options.
Mourinho would relish doing transfer battle with old foe Ferguson,
but it must be said that the move seems somewhat unlikely. Tevez
will be aware of Hernan Crespo's Nerazzurri woes and would be more
likely to seek a guaranteed staring slot if he leaves Old
Trafford.
Real Madrid will remain favourites as they seek to replace
long-term absentee Ruud van Nistelrooy, although transfer plans may
change depending on the fate of under-fire boss Bernd Schuster.