Manchester United chief David Gill has revealed they're trying to talk down Kia Joorabchian's demands for Carlos Tevez.

Gill, speaking on BBC Radio's Five Live programme, said they were discussing paying a fee of around £25 million for the player.

"The actual situation will be cleared up in early June and without a doubt we will look at it," Gill said.

"We will assess the squad. He has done very well, come on and made an impact in some crucial games this year and we would like him to stay, but the actual economic situation needs to be clarified."

Asked if he and manager Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Tevez to stay at Old Trafford, Gill replied; "If it can be structured correctly, yes we do."