Tevez's two-year loan deal with Manchester United is due to end next spring, with the Old Trafford club keen to complete a permanent contract.

Earlier this week the 24-year-old admitted he would sign a United offer as soon as it was put before him.

However, reports have emerged claiming cash-rich City are eager to have the South American on board as well.

With pots of cash available once the Abu-Dhabi-based consortium ready to bankroll the Eastlands outfit have finally completed their takeover, it is thought they would be willing to trump any offer United for Tevez.

However, Joorabchian is adamant Tevez, who was left on the bench for Sunday's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, has no desire to join City and will eventually sign for United as planned.

"Carlos is not joining Manchester City," said Joorabchian, who is no longer the head of MSI, having left the company to take charge of a loose grouping of like-minded businessmen.

"All this talk linking him with them is a complete load of nonsense.

"He is a Manchester United player through and through and is looking forward to signing a long-term contract with them in the near future."

It is the second time City have been rebuffed in an attempt to sign a player associated with United after Dimitar Berbatov refused to speak with Blues officials on deadline-day, even though they were the ones who had an official bid accepted by Tottenham.

And, though it has been suggested they would be prepared to pay £130million for Cristiano Ronaldo, it has already been laughed off by Sir Alex Ferguson.