July 11, 2007
WORLD soccer bosses are set to be called in to break the deadlock over Carlos Tevez’s £38million move to Manchester United.
The Argie striker’s proposed switch has been blocked after the Premier League ruled West Ham must receive most of the fee.
But Hammers cannot handle the transfer because Tevez’s economic rights are owned by businessman Kia Joorabchian.
Now Tevez’s representatives are set to request help from FIFA and the FA — the two bodies who oversee transfers.
United would back such a move.
A source close to the talks said: “We are in deadlock and we need an independent body to try and sort this mess out.
"The lawyers all agree United and Joorabchian are within their rights to do a deal — but the Premier League are saying they can’t.
“The Premier League are covering their own backs after allowing West Ham to continue playing Tevez last season.”
FIFA have confirmed no approach for arbitration has been lodged yet, but they would be willing to help if called upon.
A spokesman said: "We have not received any official request from any of the parties involved so far.
"If we do receive a request we would then decide whether we have to look at it or if it is up to the FA to rule on it.
"The FA could also ask us for guidance and send us all the relevant information."
WORLD soccer bosses are set to be called in to break the deadlock over Carlos Tevez’s £38million move to Manchester United.
The Argie striker’s proposed switch has been blocked after the Premier League ruled West Ham must receive most of the fee.
But Hammers cannot handle the transfer because Tevez’s economic rights are owned by businessman Kia Joorabchian.
Now Tevez’s representatives are set to request help from FIFA and the FA — the two bodies who oversee transfers.
United would back such a move.
A source close to the talks said: “We are in deadlock and we need an independent body to try and sort this mess out.
"The lawyers all agree United and Joorabchian are within their rights to do a deal — but the Premier League are saying they can’t.
“The Premier League are covering their own backs after allowing West Ham to continue playing Tevez last season.”
FIFA have confirmed no approach for arbitration has been lodged yet, but they would be willing to help if called upon.
A spokesman said: "We have not received any official request from any of the parties involved so far.
"If we do receive a request we would then decide whether we have to look at it or if it is up to the FA to rule on it.
"The FA could also ask us for guidance and send us all the relevant information."