Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has claimed that he expects the Carlos Tevez transfer saga to be tied up by the end of this month's transfer window.

The 27-year-old has been in negotiations with AC Milan over a possible move in recent months, but both clubs have failed to come to an agreement as the Italian giants continue to offer a loan deal with an option to buy.

While the Premier League leaders are only willing to sell the striker, Mancini is confident that Tevez will leave England in the next few weeks.

"I think that maybe we can find a good solution in January," said Mancini. "Also, it's important for Carlos because it's been two, three months since he played."

Reports have claimed that the North West side have begun talks with Inter Milan over a potential switch for the Argentina international.