Carlos Tevez's representatives have accused West Ham of
making misleading public statements about the
player.
The Argentine's proposed move to Manchester United has been held up
after a dispute between West Ham, Manchester United and Tevez's
agent Kia Joorabchian.
Tevez arrived in Manchester on Tuesday to undergo a medical, but
West Ham refused permission for the medical to go ahead and the
player has now gone away on holiday with his future still up in the
air.
The wrangle over his ownership rights continues with West Ham
claiming they own Tevez, while Joorabchian's Media Sports
Investment group say they own the economic rights of the
player.
Manchester United have asked Fifa to intervene to try and resolve
the dispute, while West Ham have also referred the matter to
football's world governing body.
Joorabchian has now also revealed he plans to take the affair to
Fifa and the Football Association to try and sort out the wrangle
and he has accused West Ham of lying over what they are saying
about Tevez.
In a statement released by the businessman's lawyers, Joorabchian
said: "Press statements both today and over last few weeks are
wholly inconsistent with the real circumstances and the situation
presented to us by West Ham concerning Carlos Tevez.
"We as a company have patiently kept away from the issues including
West Ham in order to give the club the opportunity to resolve the
matter in a legal and agreeable way acceptable to all
parties.
"West Ham have consistently provided private assurances while at
the same time making contrary statements to the public at
large.
"We can no longer allow these inconsistencies to continue
unaddressed.
"During his time at West Ham Carlos Tevez performed at a high
standard. He was voted Hammer of the Year by the club's fans.
"There was a period at the end of last year when Carlos had the
opportunity to leave the club and yet he decided to stay to
successfully help West Ham survive in the Premier League.
"We wish to make clear that at all times it has been our intention
to find an amicable solution and Carlos Tevez has, at no time,
acted improperly in relation to his move to Manchester United
Football Club as he was given permission via his representatives to
talk to other clubs to reach an amicable agreement.
"Over the last six months West Ham have made repeated promises and
assurances which they have not acted upon or performed. It is now
time for these inconsistencies to be brought to an end.
"We see no alternative but to bring the true circumstances to the
attention of a higher authority to aid a rapid conclusion to this
issue."
