Clubs agree settlement in Tevez affair

West Ham and Sheffield United have reached an out-of-court settlement over the Carlos Tevez affair.

In a joint statement, the agreement was described as “satisfactory settlement for compensation” but the figure paid by the Hammers – which has been reported to be as high as £25m – was not confirmed.

It means the independent tribunal chaired by Lord Griffiths to rule on the controversy will not reconvene today.

The statement from Blades chairman Kevin McCabe and West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury said: “Both clubs are pleased to announce that a satisfactory settlement for compensation has been reached which brings the dispute between Sheffield United and West Ham to an end.

“The tribunal will not be resuming.”