It seems Carlos Tevez’s protracted move to Manchester United might finally be completed today. The prospect of a court case has sobered up all parties and a deal appears to have been struck. Tevez is expected to move to Old Trafford on a two-year loan deal with West Ham receiving £2 million in compensation. The Argentine will pick up more than double that this season alone with a salary of £4.5 million. Manchester United then have the option of completing a £30 million permanent deal.
What is the verdict, Pies fans? I suspect, unless more details come out later today which prove me wrong, that this is more of a quick-fix than a solution. It would be no surprise if a couple of years down the line West Ham and Kia Joorabchian are squabbling again over who should get what cut of the transfer fee.