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Magnusson to discuss Tevez future

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson will discuss Carlos Tevez's future at Upton Park at the end of the season as questions remain over the eligibility of the Argentina forward.

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.

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," Magnusson added.

"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 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."

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