Tevez looking forward to Ronaldo link-up

Carlos Tevez cannot wait to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo after his lawyer revealed that the Argentine striker had agreed personal terms with Manchester United.

The 23-year-old is expected to join the Premiership champions at the end of next week's Copa America.

Tevez told the Daily Mirror: "I only know Alex Ferguson from what I see from the outside but I believe he is a great manager and that I will be a good pupil for him.

"Manchester United is a team with a very offensive, attacking style of play. This is the system I always desire.

"Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world. I have spoken with him during the season and I admire him for being a star on the pitch and on the street."

The Daily Mail report that he will join United on an initial £6million two-year loan.

If Manchester United then exercise a three-year buy-out option, it will cost them a further £35million. They will then own the player outright.

Tevez's wages have been agreed for five years - and United will pay him just under £100,000 a week.

All transfer monies will be paid directly to owner Kia Joorabchian.

A statement from Joorabchian's lawyers said: "We confirm that Carlos Tevez has, with the knowledge and permission of West Ham been in discussions with other clubs.

"Subsequently, personal terms have now been agreed with Manchester United.

"Carlos Tevez's representatives will work during the course of next week so that a move to Manchester United can be finalised as quickly as possible.

"The process for finalising the player's registration with Manchester United will be undertaken in accordance with appropriate procedures."

But earlier Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson said in a statement that no deal had been made.

The Icelandic owner said: "Carlos Tevez is a registered West Ham player, contracted to the club until June 2010.

"There is no agreement with West Ham for Carlos Tevez to leave the club and we expect him to return in time for next season's preparations.

"No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham."

The Premier League will not sanction the transfer unless West Ham are seen to be exercising their rights as the player's employers.