Magnusson: I want to keep Carlos

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The future surrounding the most controversial player in the Premier League remains uncertain with a legal battle looming, but Magnusson is adamant he wants Tevez to remain at Upton Park.

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Adamant: West Ham supremo Eggert Magnusson has said he is keen to keep Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez at Upton Park

West Ham unilaterally terminated their third-party agreements with Tevez's agent Kia Joorabchian which gave his company Media Sports Investment (MSI) the right to sell the player.

Joorabchian could go to court to try to force the club to release the player but the Hammers chairman points out they still hold his registration.

Magnusson said: "There is bound to be a lot of speculation over the summer about our playing squad.

"There will be a particular focus on Carlos Tevez and I want him to stay.

"The starting point is that he is a West Ham player, registered with and contracted to the club with three years remaining on a four-year contract.

"Whatever happens next we will act to protect the best interests of West Ham United FC."

Magnusson also promised he would provide funds for manager Alan Curbishley to make new signings this summer and try to keep the best players at the club.

He added: "We are ambitious for this club and what we can achieve next season.

"We want to strengthen the squad and to build on the positives of the 2006/07 season. I'm proud of what the club has achieved and now we can move forward.

"We will work hard over the summer to prepare for next season and that includes keeping our best players who want to play for us."