FA and FIFA to help in Tevez tangle

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The Argentina striker's proposed move to Manchester United has been blocked after the Premier League ruled West Ham must receive the vast majority of the £30million-plus fee. But West Ham are not in a position to handle the transfer because Tevez's economic rights are owned by businessman Kia Joorabchian.

Manchester United have agreed terms with Tevez and Joorabchian and hoped to have everything tied up last week - but the deal has now reached an impasse.

It is understood some of those involved in the negotiations do not believe the Premier League can act as independent arbiter in the case any longer.

And Tevez's representatives are set to request help from the FA and FIFA - the two bodies who oversee transfers at a domestic and international level. It is understood any such move would be endorsed by Manchester United, who are anxious to get a deal finalised.

A source close to the negotiations told PA Sport: "Diplomatic moves are being made. We are in deadlock and we need an independent body to try and sort this mess out.

"The lawyers all agree Manchester United and Joorabchian are within their rights to do a deal - but the Premier League are saying they can't.

"The Premier League seem to have a vested interest now. They are covering their own backs after allowing West Ham to continue playing Tevez last season.

"Their whole argument is built on the premise West Ham tore up Tevez's contract and claimed to control the player.

"But any court in the land will tell you they cannot do that."