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Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano could reunited at AC Milan

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Together again Milan in summer plot to reunite pals Tevez and Mascherano

AC Milan are plotting to reunite Carlos Tevez with Javier Mascherano at the San Siro this summer.

Adriano Galliano, chief executive of the Serie A champions, is believed to have used his trip to London this week to find out if a summer move for Tevez was still on the cards.

Freinds reunited: AC Milan are keen to sign Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez

Freinds reunited: AC Milan are keen to sign Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez

While Milan looked blunt and vulnerable in their 3-0 Champions League defeat by Arsenal, Tevez made his second appearance in a Manchester City shirt since returning to the club for the reserves against Bolton.

Galliani pushed hard to sign Tevez in January until Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi pulled the plug on Alexandre Pato’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain, which would have funded the deal with City.

With PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti confirming he will make another move for Pato in the summer, Berlusconi is dreaming of signing Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Return: Tevez was in action for Manchester City reserves earlier this week

Held up: Mascherano played in Barcelona's thrashing over Bayer Leverkusen

In action: Tevez played for City's reserves on Tuesday as Mascherano (R) helped Barcelona destroy Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday

However, as competition is fierce for the Holland striker, 28-year-old Tevez is seen as a more realistic target.

Galliani is keen to build a close relationship with the Argentine’s adviser, Kia Joorabchian, and has also shown an interest in Mascherano.

Although Milan progressed to the Champions League quarter-final thanks to a 4-0 first leg win against Arsenal, the return match caused alarm within the San Siro hierarchy.

Double act: Tevez and Mascherano were paired up at West Ham in 2006

Double act: Tevez and Mascherano were paired up at West Ham in 2006

Tough-tackling midfielder Mascherano, 27, has failed to hold down a regular place since leaving Liverpool for Barcelona and is likely to consider a move at the end of the season.

Joorabchian was behind Tevez and Joorabchian joining Corinthians in 2004 and West Ham two years later.

Carlos Tevez stuck at Manchester City until summer

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Tevez stuck at Manchester City until the summer after transfer deals collapse

Carlos Tevez appears to be stuck at Manchester City until the summer after several potential transfers fell through.

Kia Joorabchian revealed that the clubs chasing the striker, including AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain, have been unable to forge a deal with Manchester City.

'There have been negotiations with three clubs but they have not reached the figures Manchester City want,' he told Talksport.

Stuck: Carlos Tevez will be lumbered at Manchester City until the summer

Stuck: Carlos Tevez will be lumbered at Manchester City until the summer

The player's advisor added: 'PSG want to build a long-term project and I think Carlos is six months too early for them. But there is a big chance he will go there in the summer.'

Tevez has not played since appearing to refuse to come on as a substitute for City in the Champions League against Bayern Munich, on September 27.

If he does not move until the summer, he is unlikely to play competitive club football again before August – which would mean he has not played for an astonishing 11 months.

Club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak previously indicated Tevez may be forced to stay at City.

He
said: 'Carlos remains a player with contractual obligations to
Manchester City for the next two-and-a-half seasons. Unless we receive
an offer that we deem appropriate, the terms of his contract will be
enforced.'

Never again: Despite remaining at the Etihad, Tevez will surely not appear in a City shirt again

Never again: Despite remaining at the Etihad, Tevez will surely not appear in a City shirt again

It is estimated the player's bitter fall-out with the club has cost the him an incredible 9.3million in fines and lost bonuses.

Kia Joorabchian's advisor Paul McCarthy had also told Sky Sports News: 'Nobody has been under any illusion that City would accept a lower bid, a cut-price, cheap bid – there has never been that understanding.

'From the outset we knew City would only accept market value and rightly so; why wouldn't they and Kia and Carlos have no issue with that, they have the right to demand any price they wish as, Khaldoon Al Mubarak pointed out, he is still under contract.'

Carlos Tevez no longer wanted by Inter Milan

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We're not Inter you! Tevez route to Serie A blocked as suitors rule themselves out of swoop

Inter Milan are no longer interested in signing Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez, according to Nerazzurri board member Marco Tronchetti Provera.

Tevez has been strongly linked with a move to Paris St Germain this week, although AC Milan and Inter have both shown an interest in acquiring the Argentina international in the January transfer window.

However, Tronchetti Provera said: 'Does Tevez still interest us He no longer does as he (Tevez) is looking to take a different path. Inter have rediscovered their champions and we don't need to have him or anybody else. But he (Tevez) remains a great champion.'

Up for grabs: Carlos Tevez hasn't played professional football since September

Up for grabs: Carlos Tevez hasn't played professional football since September

Inter endured a dismal start to the
campaign but are now fourth in Serie A and riding a seven-match winning
streak in the league.

There has been no upturn for Tevez,
however, and it emerged on Tuesday that his bitter fall-out with
Manchester City has cost the rebel striker a staggering 9.3million in
fines and lost bonuses.

Tevez, absent from the club for two
months, remains in Buenos Aires and risks being left in limbo if no club
meet City's valuation before the end of the transfer window.

Having accepted a 40m deal with Brazilian club Corinthians last summer, the Premier League leaders want 29m for Tevez.

Kia Joorabchian's advisor Paul
McCarthy told Sky Sports News: 'When Carlos went back to Argentina in
November, he and the club came to agreement that he waived his wages –
because he was not at Manchester, Carrington, so he waived his wages.

'And the situation is now that –
quite frankly from Carlos' point of view – it is never about the money,
it is not an economic situation with Carlos; if it had been he would
have sat down with City about extending his contract which was on the
table at one stage, but that is obviously not the case now and we wait
and see what happens over the transfer window.

Flashpoint: Tevez refused to warm up during a Champions League match in Munich

Flashpoint: Tevez refused to warm up during a Champions League match in Munich

'Nobody has been under any illusion
that City would accept a lower bid, a cut-price, cheap bid – there has
never been that understanding.

'From the outset we knew City would
only accept market value and rightly so; why wouldn't they and Kia and
Carlos have no issue with that, they have the right to demand any price
they wish as, Khaldoon Al Mubarak pointed out, he is still under
contract.

'Manchester City set the price; the
fact Carlos has not played since September will influence that – but
they set the price, they put the valuation on him, we can agree personal
terms, discuss them with potential suitors but nobody but Manchester
City can put the price on Carlos Tevez.

'He is acceptant of the situation, he
knows the transfer window closes next week – everyone is fully aware
that Kia has been given the mandate to discuss terms with other clubs,
but it is then up to those clubs to come to agreement with City over a
fee.'

Carlos Tevez to earn 43m at PSG

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Tevez to pocket staggering 43m pay deal if City rebel signs for PSG

Carlos Tevez will pocket an staggering 43million pay deal if he completes his move from Manchester City to French side Paris Saint-Germain in the coming weeks.

Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian travelled to France on Thursday for talks with PSG over the striker's proposed transfer from City.

Joorabchian is meeting with coach Carlo Ancelotti and their sporting director Leonardo to discuss a deal potentially worth over 30million.

Make that move: Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian has been in talks with PSG

Make that move: Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian has been in talks with PSG

The proposed three-and-a-half-year deal for the City rebel includes wages of 10m a year – matching what he was on at City – and he will also be given a mammoth signing on fee of 8.3m, according to The Sun.

City stated on Tuesday that reports of an offer being accepted from PSG for the Argentinian were wide of the mark, but the Ligue 1 leaders have since made contact.

PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident a deal can be done before the transfer window closes, but concedes negotiations are out of his hands at this stage.

He said: 'Everyone knows that we want a striker. Carlos Tevez – it's a great opportunity for us to have a great striker.

Game over The Argentine's time at City could finally be coming to an end

Game over The Argentine's time at City could finally be coming to an end

'Today Tevez isn't playing for Manchester City, but he wants to play. Today, nothing is done. We have to talk with the player, and with Manchester City. We hope to find a good solution.'

'I haven't had him on the phone, not him or his agent. It's (director of football) Leonardo who is looking after that.'

Mark Hughes to join QPR today

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Hughes to join QPR today with Samba top target in 20m kitty

Mark Hughes is expected to be unveiled as the new QPR boss today – after being offered a 20million transfer kitty by Tony Fernandes to keep QPR in the Premier League.

Sportsmail revealed how Hughes has already been offered the job as Neil Warnock’s replacement.

On Tuesday morning, Fernandes tweeted: 'Yes I am sure we will be announcing new QPR manager today.'

The former Manchester City and Fulham boss, accompanied by his adviser Kia Joorabchian, was at Loftus Road on Monday to talk about his return to London with QPR chief executive Phil Beard.

New man: Mark Hughes

New man: Christopher Samba

Familiar face: Mark Hughes, who is expected to be named as the new QPR boss this week, took Christopher Samba to Blackburn from Hertha Berlin in 2007

Later Hughes said: ‘I’m pleased with how it’s gone but nothing’s confirmed. We have to discuss a number of things but it went well. I’m an ambitious manager and hopefully the next club I’m at can match those ambitions. We’re still discussing the ideas that the club have and I’ve got to think very carefully about what’s been said.

‘It’s interesting what everyone here has had to say. It’s an interesting project.’

Hughes is expected to be confirmed as the new boss by Friday, with his first game in charge against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday.

And the ex-Manchester United striker has told co-owners Amit Bhatia and Fernandes that Blackburn defender Chris Samba is his key target.

Wielding the axe: Tony Fernandes (right) moved swiftly to sack Neil Warnock, who took the Hoops to the Premier League

Wielding the axe: Tony Fernandes (right) moved swiftly to sack Neil Warnock, who took the Hoops to the Premier League

Hughes was responsible for bringing Samba to England, signing the Congo centre half when he was Rovers boss in 2007.

Sportsmail
exclusively revealed on Boxing Day that Samba was on Warnock’s hitlist
and QPR’s 5m offer was rejected last week. They face competition from
Tottenham.

With injury concerns over both Ledley King and William Gallas, Spurs have put central defender Samba at the top of their list. Harry Redknapp is aware of Hughes’s interest and the White Hart Lane manager will table a 7m bid in a bid to get his man.

Samba is keen to leave Ewood Park and a move to Champions League-chasing Spurs would be favourable to the 27-year-old.

But Hughes hopes his relationship with the player will change his mind.
He
will also press ahead with the club’s plan to sign Manchester City
misift Wayne Bridge — a player he bought as City boss from Chelsea.
Another defender, Chelsea’s Alex, is set to join Rangers in a 3m move.

Target: City outcast Wayne Bridge (right) spent the latter half of last season on loan at West Ham

Target: City outcast Wayne Bridge (right) – who commands a 90,000-per-week wage – spent the latter half of last season on loan at West Ham

Fulham striker Andy Johnson is also being considered by the ex-Craven Cottage boss. QPR’s 1.5m bid was rejected last week, but Johnson is determined to move.

Chelsea’s superstar striker Didier Drogba has also been mentioned. The 33-year-old has only six months left on his Chelsea contract and Fernandes has indicated that he is willing to stretch the budget by perhaps another 5m for a marquee name.

Lofty ambtions: Fernandes would love to bring Drogba to Loftus Road as a marquee signing

Lofty ambtions: Fernandes would love to bring Drogba to Loftus Road as a marquee signing

Such deals, and Malaysian businessman Fernandes’ global vision for the club, is understood to be vital in persuading Hughes that QPR is the right move.

Key to that vision is Fernandes’ interest in the Dairy Crest site in White City, as QPR look to relocate to a new stadium.

Mark Hughes happy with first day QPR talks

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Hughes enjoys positive talks with QPR but no decision yet on if he'll succeed Warnock

Mark Hughes faces more talks with QPR tomorrow before he decides whether to succeed Neil Warnock as manager of the Barclays Premier League club.

Hughes was at Loftus Road with advisor Kia Joorabchian on Monday for talks with chief executive Philip Beard about taking over at the west London club. He revealed the talks had gone well but he had not yet agreed to become the club's next manager.

Former Wales, Manchester City, Blackburn and Fulham manager Hughes has been out of work since his departure from Craven Cottage in June.

Heading back to the big time: Mark Hughes is set to be new QPR boss

Heading back to the big time: Mark Hughes is set to be new QPR boss

Although the likes of Gianfranco
Zola, Rafael Benitez, Roberto Di Matteo, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve
Bruce have been linked with the position, Hughes has been the leading
candidate from the off.

Asked if he had agreed to become the
manager, Hughes said: 'We're not at that point at this moment. We are
still discussing the ideas the club have and I have to think very
carefully about what's been said today and overnight and then we will
come back in the morning.

'I am pleased with how it's gone but
nothing is confirmed yet. We still have a lot to discuss but it went
really well today. We will see what happens,' he told reporters outside
the club.

Table toppers: Warnock celebrates winning the Championship with his players last year

Table toppers: Warnock celebrates winning the Championship with his
players last year

'There's a will to get to where we
both feel comfortable with what's ahead. I have to be clear in my mind
this is the right decision for me and QPR have to be confident in their
own mind.

'One factor that concerns me is that I am an ambitious manager and have to make sure the club meets those ambitions.'

Hughes admitted he had liked what he was told.

'It's interesting what everyone here
has had to say. It's an interesting project. There's still a lot to
discuss but it went really well today.'

Carlos Tevez poses with AC Milan boss ahead of Man City exit

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Picture perfect: Tevez poses with AC Milan boss ahead of finally sealing Man City exit

Carlos Tevez posed for photographs with AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani after taking a step closer to sealing his exit from Manchester City.

The Italian champions will submit a new bid for the striker after talks with the player's advisor Kia Joorabchian in Rio de Janeiro.

Key talks: Carlos Tevez with Adriano Galliani and Kia Joorabchian on the front page of Friday's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport

Key talks: Carlos Tevez with Adriano Galliani and Kia Joorabchian on the front page of Friday's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport

Galliani also spoke to City's acting chief executive John MacBeath, according to Milan newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, and hopes to agree a deal before Tuesday.

Inter Milan technical director Marco Branca simultaneously held talks with his opposite number at City, Brian Marwood, in London on Thursday.

However, Joorabchian said Tevez was currently only talking to Milan, denting hopes that City will be able to spark a bidding war.

Details of the new offer are being kept under wraps, but it is believed Milan are still seeking an initial loan.

City have made it clear they want to sell Tevez, but the major change is that Milan seem willing to accept conditions that would force them to buy the 27-year-old at the end of the season.

According to Mediaset, the outlet controlled by Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, this is likely to mean Milan would be forced to pay City 20million at the end of the season if Tevez plays in half of the games he is eligible for during the loan term.

Break: Tevez has been back in Argentina with his family

Break: Tevez has been back in Argentina with his family

Tevez flew to Rio from Buenos Aires to meet the San Siro powerbroker at his home in Ipanema. After the serious business of negotiations, the pair, along with Joorabchian, were later all smiles at the fashionable Gero restaurant nearby.

Joorabchian told Italian media: 'We have great confidence in the successful outcome of negotiations between the two clubs.

'We had talks with Inter for months. We met in Sardinia. But in August there were more contacts. Now we are talking only with AC Milan and Manchester City also know this.'

Inter are thought to be offering a similar deal and have been in contact with their former manager Roberto Mancini.

Branca has denied that Wesley Sneijder – the Holland midfielder admired by Manchester United – was offered to City as part of the deal.

Meanwhile, reports in Argentina say Tevez has already picked his new home: a luxury four-bedroom apartment close to the fashionable Piazza San Babila at a cost of 4,600 a month.

Roberto Mancini says Carlos Tevez can move to AC Milan

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Carlos must go for good! Mancini insists Tevez will be sold and urges on AC Milan bid

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said it is “important” to sell Carlos Tevez and would be happy to see him move to Italy.

The striker does not appear to have a future at City and has been absent from the club for the past month. AC Milan revealed they had been given permission by City to speak to representatives of the player.

Mancini, speaking at a press conference ahead of Wednesday”s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, said: “I don”t know what the situation with Carlos is in this moment.

The boss: Roberto Mancini (centre) gets competitive in training with City

The boss: Roberto Mancini (centre) gets competitive in training with City

AWOL: Carlos Tevez returned to Argentina without City

AWOL: Carlos Tevez returned to Argentina without City”s permission

“I think for us it is important to sell him. We can do this, to sell Carlos, for him and the club. If he has a chance to go to Italy I am happy for him.”

Tevez”s advisor, Kia Joorabchian, has stated that his client”s priority is to secure a move to another European club.

The 27-year-old has again been linked with his former club in Brazil, Corinthians, but after a move there collapsed in the summer, he is concentrating elsewhere.

“A return to Brazil It”s a possibility, but for the time being he wants to play in Europe,” Joorabchian said.

Crunch: Mancini was speaking ahead of this week

Crunch: Mancini was speaking ahead of this week”s Champions League clashes

Italian job: Tevez (second left) is wanted by San Siro giants AC Milan

Italian job: Tevez (second left) is wanted by San Siro giants AC Milan

Tevez returned to Argentina without City”s permission after deciding not to appeal against a club fine for five breaches of contract relating to his conduct on the bench against Bayern Munich on September 27.

Joorabchian says Tevez is now working hard away from the club ahead of a possible move. He said: “He is training intensely. In January he wants to return to have a starring role and play in a great club.”

Joorabchian also confirmed other clubs aside from Milan are interested in Tevez, with Inter Milan and Juventus in the hunt.

Joorabchian said: “Milan is a great club but there are other Italian clubs that have also requested information.”

Carlos Tevez keen on AC Milan switch

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Tevez fighting fit to sign for AC Milan as AWOL Man City striker wants European stay

Carlos Tevez has staked his claim for a move to AC Milan in January after the AWOL Manchester City striker”s advisor claimed his client”s priority is to play in Europe next year.

The City forward has also been linked with a return to former club Corinthians in Brazil, but Kia Joorabchian believes Europe is a more likely destination.

In the swing of things: Tevez was pictured on the golf course in Buenos Aries last week

In the swing of things: Tevez was pictured on the golf course in Buenos Aries last week

“A return to Brazil It”s a possibility, but for the time being he wants to play in Europe,” Joorabchian told www.milannews.it.

Tevez looks set to leave City in January after his latest fallout with the Premier League club.

The former West Ham and Manchester United forward returned to Argentina last month without City”s permission and is yet to report back to training.

“He (Tevez) is training intensely,” Joorabchian added. “In January he wants to return to have a starring role and play in a great club.”

All smiles: But the Argentina international is desperate to leave Man City

All smiles: But the Argentina international is desperate to leave Man City

The 27-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to AC Milan.

The Serie A champions are interested in signing Tevez on loan in January with their Italian striker Antonio Cassano ruled out indefinitely after undergoing a heart procedure.

Milan revealed yesterday they had been granted permission by City to speak to Joorabchian.

However, they are not the only club keen to land Tevez, with Inter Milan and Juventus reportedly interested.

“Milan is a great club but there are other Italian clubs that have also requested information,” Joorabchian said.