AC Milan eye Tevez (18 Aug 2006 19:23 GMT)
Reports in Italy are suggesting that Argentine Carlos Tevez is Milan?s new target as they search for Andriy Shevchenko?s replacement.
The Rossoneri have already been linked with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Didier Drogba and Vincenzo Iaquinta in their quest to find the Ukrainian?s successor.
Tevez is currently contracted to Corinthians and his name has now been added to the Via Turati club?s shortlist.
The 22-year-old striker has expressed his desire to leave the Brazilian Champions, after leading them to victory by scoring a total of 19 goals in last year?s championship.
According to the Brazilian newspaper Lance, Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani flew to Brazil to discuss Tevez?s transfer with the club and may offer up to £13m to bring the striker to Serie A.
Tevez joined Corinthians in 2005 for £10m after four years with Boca Juniors, also being voted South American Player of the Year for the last three consecutive years.
The young striker led Argentina to the Olympic goal medal in 2004 and was one of the most impressive players on Jose Pekerman?s squad at the 2006 World Cup.
Milan will now wait for the result of their Champions League third qualifying round match against Red Star Belgrade before making a firm offer.
source : channel4