AC Milan are prepared to hold on for the entire January transfer window to sign Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.

 

The Italian champions have, as yet, been unable to agree a deal with Tevez’ English side and are finding it difficult to satisfy the requirements needed to take the Argentine to the San Siro.

 

Indeed, City want to offload Tevez on a permanent basis and are unwilling to send the 27-year-old to Milan on a free loan until the end of the season.

 

Talks have not broken up though and Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is determined to give Tevez every chance of signing for the reigning Serie A champions, even if it means missing out on Catania forward Maxi Lopez.

 

"Will Tevez be a Christmas present for the fans?", mused Galliani to Sky Italia.

 

"It’s tough in a period of economic difficulty, but we will try to keep the supporters happy", added the Italian.

 

"Maxi Lopez? Catania have been very kind and open, but I made a promise to Carlitos that we’ll wait for him until 31st January.

 

"If Tevez does not arrive, then we stay at we are."

 

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