Tevez talks reach crucial stage02.08.2007 09:59 Sports West Ham and Carlos Tevez's advisers are to continue talks to resolve the dispute over the player's registration. If the matter is not resolved on Thursday, it is almost certain to go to the High Court on 22 August. The 23-year-old striker's advisers have to lodge their court papers after Thursday, a move which would make an out-of-court settlement unlikely. Tevez wants to move to Manchester United but his representatives and West Ham are at odds over his ownership. The Argentine is desperate for the issue to be resolved. "To play for a super-club like Manchester United without any pre-season work behind me is going to be a real handicap," he said. If the matter goes to the High Court, the hearing is scheduled to take up to three days meaning if Tevez is allowed to join United, he would be able to do so before the transfer window shuts on 31 August. However, BBC Five Live sports news correspondent Nigel Adderley believes the dispute could be resolved on Thursday. "It could be done on Thursday. I understand there is cautious optimism from some of those involved," he said. Tevez's switch to United stalled over who will be paid the transfer fee. The Premier League and West Ham say the Hammers should receive the fee but Kia Joorabchian's companies MSI and Just Sports Inc claim they own the striker's economic rights. Adderley explained: "West Ham need to reach a settlement which proves to the Premier League they are the significant beneficiaries of any transfer involving Tevez. "I think if they were to receive ?2-3m from MSI, I think they'd release his registration." Any deal agreed would then have to be ratified by the Premier League.
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