Man City outcast targets Premier League stay

Tevez is expected to leave City in January due to his problems with manager Roberto Martinez, but the striker is keen to stay in England.

“His family are now living in England, so he’s quite happy and settled,” said Joorabchian.

“He had some problems about being away from them before, but they are with him now and everything is fine. He’d be happy to move to another Premier League club.”

“This week, the Professional Footballers’ Association rejected the claim that he had refused to come on as a substitute,” said Joorabchian.

“That has changed everything and clarified what actually happened.

“Carlos was desperate to play. He loves to play the game and always wants to play. Having to sit on the sidelines is very tough for him.

“It’s not easy for him at the moment, but, in the January transfer window, City will want to get him out either on a permanent basis or on loan.

“We’ll have to wait and see what happens.”