Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has urged Carlos Tevez to stay at Old Trafford.

Tevez is set to see his two-year loan deal reach its conclusion at the end of the season, but is yet to agree a permanent deal.

The Argentinian striker's future has been uncertain throughout the winter months, with a number of clubs rumoured to be interested in luring the 24-year-old away from the Red Devils.

But Veron, who joined United from Lazio for £28.1m in 2001, told Tevez he would be making a big mistake if he chose to leave Manchester.

Veron told the Daily Mail: "I hope Carlos Tevez stays at Manchester United because it is important for Argentine football.

"He'll know what he has to do to resolve the situation. I hope it is all resolved for the best."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he would like Tevez to stay at the club and although the striker has been linked with a speculative move to Real Madrid, his agent Kia Joorabchian has denied that any offer has been turned down.

Tevez has played in 15 competitive games for United this season - nine as a substitute - and has scored eight goals.