Carlos Tevez says he has given his word to Sir Alex Ferguson that he will join United.

The 23-year-old, currently on international duty with Argentina at the Copa Amercia, claims negoiations between his advisors and the club are at an advanced stage and he is relishing the chance to play for the Reds.

"Through my backers I have given my word to Mr Ferguson," Tevez is quoted as saying in The People. "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."

If he joins, Tevez will become United's fourth major signing of the summer following the arrivals of Owen Hargreaves, Nani and Anderson.

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