Kia Joorabchian's name has popped up regarding Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez's critical comments this week of Roberto Mancini's training methods.

The Guardian says City had been keen for their leading scorer to keep a low profile this week and the club are deeply frustrated with their player, as well as being angry with the role that his adviser, Joorabchian, is perceived to have played in an interview that also included Tevez questioning the wisdom of Mark Hughes's sacking.

Joorabchian has been representing Hughes for the last two months and his once-strong working relationship with City's chief executive, Garry Cook, has deteriorated to the point that sources at the club say the businessman is no longer even welcome in the players' lounge.