The Carlos Tevez saga has dragged on for much of the summer, and is currently showing no signs of abating. It is unclear whether Tevez will be at Manchester City by the end of the transfer window, but there are not a lot of clubs currently showing an interest in him. After the player distinctly expressed that he wanted to leave Man City at the start of the summer, it appears that he could now be left in transfer limbo. If he remains at Man City, should they welcome him back with open arms?

Tevez announced his desire to return to South America and one of his former clubs Corinthians at the beginning of the summer, stating that he was unsettled in Manchester and that he wanted to be closer to his family, a valuable and honourable reason to seek out a move-if that is really the case. Tevez then went on to make rather disparaging remarks about Manchester, which have probably riled quite a few City fans who would be happy to see the back of him. Unfortunately for Tevez, his proposed move to Corinthians fell through at the final hour. After stating that he never wanted to go to Manchester again, he could end up spending a considerable period in the city-well at least until January, when he will probably seek out a move again. So what should City do with him?

There are no doubts that Tevez is absolutely world class, and from a purely on the field perspective-regardless of comments or behaviour off the field-City would be mad to leave him out of their side. He was joint top scorer in the Premier League last season, and his goal scoring record at Man City speaks for itself-44 goals in 66 games over two seasons. He helped City to their first trophy under their new regime, as well as bringing Champions League football to the club. He may be unsettled, but if he were to stay and play at City he would give 110% as he always has done wherever he has played. He is such a hard worker, and will chase down every ball, and put in a huge effort for the team.

The one thing Man City have to be careful with is that he doesn’t cause upset within the camp. No player is bigger than the club, and they wouldn’t want Tevez to unsettle the dressing room. Tension may now exist between Tevez and his team-mates, as he may have lost their respect. There is a lot of clearing the air to do, if he remains at the club. It is also unclear where he will fit with Sergio Aguero now at the club. They played together at the Copa America, but it didnt really work, as they are similar kind of players. Fans may also have been pushed too far by his want-away antics, seeing him as disrespecting the club and the city, and if the club welcome him back, it could cause anger amongst the supporters.

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One thing you can’t argue with and have to respect is what Tevez has done on the pitch. If he remains at City, he will no doubt get his head down and his hard work and efforts on the pitch should win the fans back around eventually. Last year Wayne Rooney managed to win back the affections of the Man United fans after his similar want-away behaviour. Fans should be willing to forgive Tevez if he does the business on the field.

Unless a deal can be struck in the next few weeks-possibly with Inter-then Tevez will remain a Manchester City player. For a player of his quality, and the skills and talent he possesses it would be silly for City not to welcome him back. If he does remain at the club then fans should be willing to forgive and forget. After all the hard work he put in for them last season, he deserves that much.