Carlos Tevez is keen on a long-term deal with Manchester United.

The Argentina international is technically still on loan at the Red Devils, with that agreement set to reach a conclusion at the end of the current campaign.

United are keen to sign the forward on a permanent basis, with a £30million transfer believed to have been discussed with the player's representatives.

Tevez has started the season in good form and is hoping his continued adaptation to life in England will be suitably rewarded.

"From the first moment I came here I would have loved to sign a long-term contract," he said.

"Last year was a very happy season and it would be wonderful if the chairman put a long-term contract in front of me.

"If he did that I would sign it without a doubt."