West Ham have pulled off a major coup by signing Argentina World Cup stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

Striker Tevez, 22, and midfielder Mascherano, 22, join the Hammers from Corinthians on permanent deals for undisclosed fees.

 

The pair have been linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

 

But the Hammers are thought to have struck a deal with Media Sports Investments, who own the rights to the two players.

 

MSI were linked with a takeover of West Ham last season but eventually pulled out.

 

Both Tevez and Mascherano have returned to Argentina's squad for Sunday's friendly against Brazil at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium after signings deals.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/5301068.stm

A coup indeed. Perhaps they had a bad translator and thought he said Real Madrid instead of West Ham??

Cheslea will get them in january

I saw news said both of them will switch to Man U. And now they are in West Ham...Strange...:confused: . Now West Ham is strong enough.

he can sink his teeth into any defender

All seems a bit fishy to me!:rolleyes:

The investors had to make the transfer window, now they are coming in for the club. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=413636&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=2&title=Hammers+in+takeover+discussions

I saw news said both of them will switch to Man U. And now they are in West Ham...Strange...:confused: . Now West Ham is strong enough.

 

They would have gone to Man U...

 

...But dear unclie Malcie didn't have the spare cash to buy them.

he can sink his teeth into any defender

 

lol.:laugh3: Exactly!