Milan to meet Manchester City over Tevez after Christmas

Milan are ready to meet Manchester City after Christmas to continue negotiating the transfer of Carlos Tevez, according to reports in Italy.

The Serie A leaders were understood to be eager to sign the Argentinian on loan this winter with a view to a permanent deal, but the Citizens are believed to be holding out for an immediate transfer.

Tevez – who has not featured for Roberto Mancini's side since falling out with his manager in September – has returned to Argentina, where he is reported to have said that he has no intention of returning to England.