Article: Forget the mystery, this deal thrills me; Alan Pardew doesn't care how West Ham got the World Cup stars - he just wants to enjoy their time here.

Byline: LEO SPALL

ALAN PARDEW may be able to see the takeover cloud looming over West Ham but with two new World Cup stars to work with, his view is forget the intrigue, feel the quality.

The manager officially presented the club's surprise Argentine signings Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano today and claimed they would take his team to the next level.

Talk of challenging the top clubs and having a talent to rival Wayne Rooney in little "Carlitos" tripped off his tongue as he concentrated on matters on the pitch, rather than off it.

Pardew said: " I don't think as a manager you can turn down the opportunity to turn down two ...

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