City say that Tevez, 27, was not granted leave last week and should have stayed with the Premier League leaders throughout the international break.<br /><br />They instructed their lawyers to take action following last week's absence.<br /><br />His advisors also claimed they had not been informed of any disciplinary proceedings resulting from his actions.<br /><br />Reports suggested that the player has a medical certificate which states he is unable to train or play, although his spokespeople could not confirm that.<br /><br />Tevez was also due at a meeting arranged by the club on Monday, although discussions had taken place between high-ranking City officials and Tevez, and his team, over the weekend.<br /><br />Both sides are understood to accept that a transfer away from the club remains the best option.<br /><br />Manchester City declined to comment when contacted regarding the matters raised by Tevez's advisors.<br /><br />/football on Youtube brings you the latest football news, transfer rumours and footballing gossip from the English Premier League and European Champions League.
