Tevez Deal Gets Green Light

Red Devils transfer target Carlos Tevez has been given the all-clear to join United after West Ham confirmed that they have reached a settlement with the player's representatives.

A statement on West Ham's website confirmed: "The settlement ends the current litigation taking place between the respective parties and provides for a £2million fee to be paid to West Ham United.

"The agreement confirms that West Ham United do have a valid player's contract with Carlos Tevez and hold the registration of the player. This will be released once the agreed fee has been paid to the Club.

The terms of the settlement are consistent with undertakings given by West Ham United to the Premier League and the rules of The Football Association."

Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson said: "I am obviously pleased that we have finally reached the end of this saga through agreement and common sense. All parties involved can now move on and truly focus on the new season.

"I wish Carlos Tevez well for the next stage of his playing career. He is a fine player and I am sure he will be successful wherever he plays football."

Tevez trains with Reds

Carlos Tevez trained with his new team-mates on Friday at Carrington after he was given the all-clear to join the Reds.

The Argentine impressed on his first day at the club and is likely to play his first game for United next Wednesday in one of their two friendlies against Glentoran and Dunfermline Athletic.

Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted to have finally got his man and was pleased with the 23-year-old's contribution in his first training session.

"He did a good bit of work with us," the boss told MUTV. "He was very enthusiastic and did well. We're very pleased that the deal has been sorted now and it's great that he's on the road now [with his training].

"He'll train again on Saturday and will play a full match in one of our games next Wednesday."Tevez will officially complete his switch to Old Trafford next week.