Reds ready to tie up Tevez

MANCHESTER United are expected to make Carlos Tevez a permanent signing before the end of the year to fend off interest from Real Madrid.

The Barclays Premier League champions are believed to be close to agreeing a deal with Tevez’s owners – sports investment firm MSI – which will turn his current two–year loan deal into a permanent move.

It is thought the deal which could possibly cost the Reds £32million which would be a British record.

Without a new contract, the 24–year–old Argentina striker would be free to talk to other clubs in January.