Tevez in talks for £30m Real Madrid switch

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The Spanish champions have held a meeting between top negotiator Predrag Mijatovic and Joorabchian, who still claims to have the rights to West Ham's Argentina striker.

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Is it Real-ly happening? Tevez could be on his way to Spain

Tevez's future could be decided in the next 48 hours, with Inter Milan also keen, but both Liverpool and Chelsea are reluctant to meet Joorabchian's asking price.

Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson insists his club own Tevez, but Joorabchian is blatantly hawking him around Europe.

Now Real are the most likely buyers as they are happy to pay the fee demanded by Joorabchian and the investors behind MSI, who took Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians.

The bottom line is that Joorabchian and his money men have to make a big profit. Tevez's storming finish to the Premiership season means he is a hot property again.

However, questions will be asked once Real come to buy Tevez - including where the money goes.

West Ham claimed they ripped up their agreement with Joorabchian, but the wheeler-dealer still expects to pocket all the cash.

The Premier League's arbitration panel are currently studying the Tevez case and news that he is about to be sold over West Ham's head may give them food for thought.

Meanwhile, the Hammers are in the hunt for Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy, who appears on collision course with Ewood Park boss Mark Hughes after openly angling for a move.

McCarthy said: "I am very flattered to be linked with clubs like Chelsea and West Ham."