Hammers angry at Tevez move claim

Tevez saved West Ham from relegation last season

West Ham have dismissed claims that striker Carlos Tevez is set to complete his move to Manchester United.

Representatives for the Argentine, 23, say he will have a medical at Old Trafford on Wednesday when he returns from Sunday's Copa America final.

But West Ham are said to be bewildered by the latest statements on the future of Tevez, calling them irresponsible.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson remains "hopeful" a deal can be reached to take the striker to Old Trafford.

He said: "I think we have got the player - we think he's our player and are very hopeful.

Personal terms have been agreed... Carlos feels confident now he is a Manchester United player Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian

"Everyone was excited when we thought we could get Tevez. He's exciting, his form is fantastic and at 23 he can get better."

Personal terms are understood to have been agreed and United have agreed an initial loan deal to sign Tevez.

The Premier League has insisted West Ham, who hold Tevez's registration, must receive the majority of the fee rather than Kia Joorabchian, who owns Tevez's economic rights.

A spokesman said: "Any deal for Carlos Tevez has to be done directly with West Ham United.

"They hold the registration and we will not transfer the registration unless a deal is done directly with the club."

West Ham were only allowed to keep playing Tevez last season after assuring the Premier League all third-party clauses in the player's contract had been severed.

But Joorabchian is confident he is on sound legal footing to push the transfer through.

"We don't see any problems. I spoke to United on Thursday and they are confident they will have him registered next week," said Joorabchian.

"Carlos will come on Tuesday, have a medical on Wednesday at United and hopefully we will have administrative issues sorted next week.

"Personal terms between Carlos and United have been agreed in full. He feels confident now he is a Manchester United player."

Joorabchian said the time was right for the former Corinthians striker to leave Upton Park.

"Carlos is a bit sad as, in terms of West Ham, he felt very attached to the club last season," he added.

"He helped them out of the relegation battle but he is a sportsman, he doesn't understand the administrative bits and pieces.

"He knows he is not fighting with West Ham or demanding anything.

"He loved his time there and it was mutually agreed he would be there for a year and he has served his year.

"He feels confident now he is a Man United player."