Tevez future up in air, admits Magnusson

The Premier League, who fined West Ham £5.5million for breaking rules when signing Tevez and Javier Mascherano, are satisfied with Tevez's registration but four clubs threatened by relegation have raised concerns the Hammers remain subject to third-party influence.

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Tevez was cleared to play in the last two games following an agreement with Media Sports Investment (MSI), who own the economic rights to him, and Magnusson admits he is unsure where the player will be over the summer.

"I would like to see him at West Ham for the next few seasons but there are a lot of things that have to be resolved before that happens," he said on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek.

"I wouldn't be surprised if there is interest from other clubs, so will have to see.

"I don't know at this point in time, we'll see when the season ends. He's a great lad, a great footballer who loves his football and likes playing for West Ham."

Tevez has galvanised West Ham and given them a chance of survival, angering their relegation rivals who thought they should have been docked points for breaking Premier League rules.

Charlton, Fulham, Sheffield United and Wigan have confirmed they are taking legal advice following the Premier League's fine.

"I leave that that is up to the Premier League," said Magnusson.

"I can understand in a way but I cannot understand going everyday to the press and saying this and that.

"If they are gong to make a legal challenge they should come out when they decide to do so. That's my opinion."

'Rollercoaster'

He added: "Paul Jewell (the Wigan boss) said it well - he said it was not down to Carlos Tevez or West Ham being deducted points that they were in the relegation zone.

"It was because they (Wigan) were not playing well enough. These matters should be decided on the field of play."

Magnusson will decide this week whether to appeal the record fine imposed by the Premier League.

"All of us involved were a little bit surprised in some ways, relieved in other ways," admitted the Icelandic biscuit tycoon.

"We have done nothing at this stage but will probably look into these things this week.

"I've said the whole time I was not expecting a points deduction but the fine, of course, was very high."

Tevez's efforts - he scored twice in the victory over Bolton on Saturday, West Ham's sixth win in eight matches - has given Alan Curbishley's men a real chance of survival with one match to go.

"It's been quite a rollercoaster," said Magnusson. "It's in our hands for the first time in five or six months and that's important."

While Tevez's future at Upton Park is uncertain, Magnusson is confident of building on West Ham's end-of-season form.

He added: "We have too many players and there has to be some changes. But I see the unity in the team and if we stay in the Premiership they could blossom next season.

"We have won six out of eight and if you keep that up you would be challenging for Europe."