Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez was delighted to hear from Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, it has been revealed. Ancelotti rang Tevez on holiday to beg him: Come and join me at Chelsea.

Tevez, in Buenos Aires, was shocked to hear from the new Stamford Bridge chief.

But the striker was also impressed that the Blues boss had called him personally on Sunday night. As a result, Chelsea, not Manchester City, are favourites to steal his signature.

A source close to the Argie national team told The Sun: "Carlos was stunned to get the call from Ancelotti but also very pleased.

"Ancelotti did a great job selling the move and Carlos was impressed."