Carlos Tevez does not have a problem with me, says Roberto Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he has always had a good relationship with Carlos Tevez as he ruled out any further transfer activity before the deadline, meaning the Argentine is likely to spend the rest of the summer at the Etihad Stadium.

Mancini denied claims from striker's adviser, Kia Joorabchian, who claimed Tevez's relationship with his manager had never been good and there had been "feuds" with Mancini throughout their time together.

"Carlos doesn't have any problem with me," said Mancini.

Tevez is increasingly likely to stay at City beyond transfer window. The 27-year-old has been in Argentina for over two months and it is believed he will return to Manchester if his future is not sorted this week.

Earlier AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain had shown interest in the striker but were unsuccessful in any deal.

There have been suggestions he will return if his future is not sorted this week, leaving Mancini with a tricky problem trying to reintegrate a player in his squad who has taken such an extreme stance.

"Everyone should always answer for his behaviour," said Mancini.

"If a player is at one club and wants to go to another, it is an option for the player. Maybe for the club it is a big problem."