Carlos Tevez's first choice destination is AC Milan

The Argentine's representative reveals that he has held discussions over a move to the Serie A champion, and claims that City's owners are not angered by the forward's actions.Carlos Tevez's first choice destination is AC Milan after the Italian side held preliminary talks over a transfer for the Manchester City striker, according to the player's adviser, Kia Joorabchian.

The Argentine returned to his homeland earlier this month without City's permission, which has led Roberto Mancini to reiterate that the forward is no longer part of first team plans at Eastlands.

The 27-year-old's adviser has further boosted Tevez's certainty to leave City after confirming that the club has agreed to allow the Italian giant to begin negotiations over a transfer.

"They were constructive talks, which makes me feel good. Manchester City authorized me to meet with AC Milan's directors," Joorabchian told Gazzetta dello Sport. "AC Milan, at the moment, is the best solution for him, the first choice. Carlos wants to wear the AC Milan shirt."

Joorabchian insists Tevez's high salary should not prove a stumbling block in any potential deal and feels the striker has no concerns over the squad depth in Milan's attack.

"Tevez's wage should not be a difficulty as all the major players have high salaries," he said. "However, with [Adriano] Galliani [AC Milan's president] we haven't yet talked about this. Carlos doesn't fear competition in AC Milan because playing with players like [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Robinho and [Alexandre] Pato, it's just a pleasure."

On Friday, Mancini refused to answer questions regarding Tevez during his press conference but Joorabchian maintains that City's owners are not angered over the striker's actions due to his influence at the club last season.

"At City the problem is only with Mancini. Not with the club," he insisted. "Carlos clarified with the directors, the only consequence was an economic measure by the club, that want to solve this situation

"[Sheikh] Mansour cannot be angry because the team with Tevez has grown a lot."