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PREMIER LEAGUE: TEVEZ MAN-U DEAL FOR WEDNESDAY August 5, 2007
(SomaliNet) After his delayed transfer from West Ham was finally given the go-ahead, West Ham’s Carlos Tevez will make his Manchester United debut against Dunfermline next Wednesday.
However, the Hammers’ £6million bid to sign Kieron Dyer from Newcastle has hit trouble with St James’ Park chiefs demanding an extra £2m.
Argentine striker Tevez, 23, trained with his new team-mates on Friday morning before checking into the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.
But he will not be registered in time to play Chelsea in Sunday's Community Shield.
The delay is because businessman Kia Joorabchian has to raise £2m to pay West Ham for the hitman’s registration.
With Joorabchian’s business based in Brazil and the time difference with London, it will be Monday before the funds are in place to be transferred.
United boss Alex Ferguson was impressed by Tevez’s display during a training session at Carrington yesterday.
Fergie said: “We’re delighted it seems to have been sorted. He trained with us on Friday morning and did very well considering he’s had three weeks off since the Copa America.
“He did a good bit of work and was very enthusiastic. I think it will be Wednesday when we see him play.”
Meanwhile, Dyer’s move to West Ham from Newcastle has been delayed. Hammers boss Alan Curbishley was prepared to pay £5m plus another £1m based on future club success.
But it is understood a row has broken out between the clubs over accusations of unofficial approaches made to the player.-The Sun