Standing firm
Mancini (above) says Tevez has been in negotiations with Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON -- Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says it would be "impossible" to welcome striker Carlos Tevez back if he fails to secure a move in the January transfer window.
Mancini says Tevez has been in negotiations with Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain and hopes the Argentina striker can complete his move "very quickly."
When asked if there was a way back for Tevez if those talks collapse, Mancini says "this is impossible. Carlos doesn't want to stay."
The 27-year-old Tevez hasn't played for City since he refused to warm up during a Champions League game against Bayern Munich last September.
Mancini says "it's now three months he hasn't played and this isn't good for him."
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