Carlos Tevez claims he has promised Sir Alex Ferguson he will join Manchester United.
The Argentine striker is determined to do all he can to push through his move to Old Trafford.
The completion of the switch to the Premier League champions has stalled with West Ham arguing the forward cannot leave Upton Park without their approval.
But Tevez wants to honour his pledge to Sir Alex and join his side.
He told The People: "Through my backers I have given my word to Mr Ferguson. They have told him I'll be at Manchester United next season and once I make a promise I don't go back on it.
"There isn't a player who would turn down this opportunity and the negotiations are too far advanced to go back now.
"I have been open and honest with West Ham every step of the way and I hope the fans understand."
Tevez also claims he only decided to quit Upton Park after The Hammers decided not to make his deal permanent.
"My representatives sat down with West Ham at the end of the season and once it became clear they were not going to sign me, they gave me permission to talk to other clubs so I am surprised this is causing such a stink," the Argentine said.
Manchester United believe their move for Tevez will not contravene Premier League rules because it will be no different to Liverpool's January swoop for Tevez's compatriot Javier Mascherano.
But Reds chief executive Rick Parry has questioned the need for loan deals in English football's top flight
Former Premier League supremo Parry believes the loan system could be abused and thinks clubs are wealthy enough to make the practice unnecessary.
He said: "When I was at the Premier League we always took the view that, given the money in the Premier League, you didn't need loans - you should be able to stand on your own two feet.
"There is enough money around to make transfer deals permanent.
Source : www.skysports.com
By Chris Harvey - Created on 8 Jul 2007
