Mancheter United striker Carlos Tevez says he
hopes to agree terms on a permanent deal at Old Trafford before the
end of the season.
The 24-year-old Argentine signed a two-year loan deal in August
2007 from West Ham although his registration is with the sports
investment firm MSI.
"From the moment I came here I wanted to sign a longer
contract," said Tevez.
"It would be wonderful if the chairman put a long term contract
on the table for me. I would sign it without doubt." <!-- E SF
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The Argentina international scored 19 goals in 48 matches last
season to help the Red Devils win the Premier League and Champions
League.
And United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects him to remain at Old
Trafford beyond the summer of 2009, when his loan deal expires.
"There's no doubt in my mind that he will be here next season
after signing a contract," insisted Ferguson.
"As I understand it, it (a permanent deal) will happen at the
end of the season."
Tevez could cost United in the region of £32m, eclipsing the
£30.75m paid to Tottenham Hotspur for Dimitar Berbatov in August.
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