Fergie: Strike duo could be Red hot

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Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney can prove to be the perfect striking partnership at Manchester United.

He has heard the words of the doubters, who claim Tevez and Rooney are too similar to appear in the same side.

But, not only does he refuse to give them any credence, he feels, with Rooney deployed in a slightly more advanced role than he has occupied previously in his career, the pair can be devastating.

"I know people say both players like to drop behind a main striker but if you look at the FA Cup final against Chelsea, Wayne played up front on his own and was absolutely fantastic," Ferguson said.

"That is where I see his future anyway and that is why I believe he can play in the same side as Carlos Tevez."

"On that final day, Carlos showed against us, as he had done against plenty of others before, that he can be a real threat when he is pushed a bit further forward," said Ferguson.

"He can beat a man, which is a major asset. That is the real advantage of having someone like him on board.

"Of course, Wayne can also drop in and give defenders a problem, so between the two of them I think they can become a real handful."

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Gill patient for Tevez solution

Reds chief executive David Gill remains hopeful that transfer target Carlos Tevez will complete his drawn-out move to Old Trafford from Upton Park, although he admits a resolution to the dispute is now out of United's hands.

The impasse between West Ham and businessman Kia Joorabchian over the ownership of Tevez appears headed for the High Court, despite world governing body FIFA's recommendation that it should go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

FIFA said on Tuesday afternoon: "[We] have recommended that West Ham and Carlos Tevez seek arbitration at CAS. Under the present circumstances this was deemed to be the best approach and in the interest of all parties."

Hours later, lawyers acting on behalf of Joorabchian initiated legal proceedings.

Although staying positive that the 23-year-old striker will join United, Gill says patience is now required.

"I have not been involved in this and it is not Manchester United's decision," he was quoted as saying on Sky Sports. "Clearly, it is a dispute between Tevez, the owners and West Ham.

"Hopefully, that can be solved relatively quickly and he can come to join us. I would have thought they have taken this decision in the belief that he can join us."