Tevez joined Manchester City in the summer of 2009

Carlos Tevez's advisors have told BBC Sport the striker is still in Argentina after again failing to attend training at Manchester City on Monday.

City say that Tevez, 27, was not granted leave last week and should have stayed with the Premier League leaders throughout the international break.

They instructed their lawyers to take action following last week's absence.

TEVEZ SAGA TIMELINE 27 September 2011 - City boss Roberto Mancini says that he wants Tevez "out of the club" after the striker allegedly refuses to play against Bayern Munich

28 September 2011 - City suspend Tevez for two weeks

12 October 2011 - City announce that Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings

25 October 2011 - Tevez found guilty of five breaches of contract and fined four weeks' wages - later reduced to two weeks' following intervention by the Professional Footballers' Association

His advisors also claimed they had not been informed of any disciplinary proceedings resulting from his actions.

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.

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.

Both sides are understood to accept that a transfer away from the club remains the best option.

Manchester City declined to comment when contacted regarding the matters raised by Tevez's advisors.