Heinze is keen to join Liverpool after the Anfield club made a 6.8-million-pound offer that matched United's asking price, but Sir Alex Ferguson has so far refused to sell the Argentina star to United's bitter rivals.

Heinze's representatives threatened legal action because they claim United gave written confirmation they would let him leave if their valuation was met.

However, the dispute finally appears to be close to a conclusion. "I'll know precisely in what team I'm going to play at the end of the week," Heinze told the Sun. "In a few days we'll see what will happen.

"I know there are several teams interested in me and that makes me feel really proud. Sometimes the player is the last one to find out where he will play."