West Ham striker Carlos Tevez admits there is a strong possibility he will move to Inter Milan this summer.

The Argentinian international, who is currently preparing for the Copa America with his country, moved to Upton Park from Brazilian side Corinthians at the start of last term along with international team-mate Javier Mascherano.

In a season marred by controversy over the legality of the duo's transfer, 23-year-old Tevez ended on a high by scoring crucial goals to preserve the Hammers' top-flight status — in the process attracting the attention of a host of top clubs.

Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for Tevez, but the South American favours a switch to Italy.

"Inter is a great club," Tevez told Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport. "There is a true possibility that I will wear the Nerazzurri colours next season.

"It's also true that Real Madrid are interested in my services but my agent knows exactly how I feel about it — better Inter than Real."

Speculation that Tevez would leave West Ham increased after he preserved the club's Premiership status by hitting the winning goal against Manchester United on the final day of last season.

And the player admits that his fine end-of-season form came as no surprise, revealing that he felt at home in the claret and blue shirt.

"I didn't have problems adapting at West Ham," Tevez continued. "I didn't speak English but nevertheless I made myself understood on the pitch."

Despite his claim that the language barrier did not hamper his start to life in England, Tevez admits playing alongside compatriots Hernan Crespo, Julio Cruz and Javier Zanetti at the San Siro would make for a smooth transition to life in Serie A.

"Inter's team is like an Argentina colony," he added. "I wouldn't have language issues at Inter."