The Argentinian pair stunned the Premiership when they moved to Upton Park on transfer deadline day from Brazilian club Corinthians, but they have struggled in London and the Hammers have failed to win since their arrival.

"I hope both of them leave that club as soon as possible," Basile told Argentinian sports website TyC Sports.

"I think they are half-hearted and I'm really worried about that. I hope for God's sake that Mascherano can go to Juventus as it has been said, even if he has to play in the second division (in Italy).

"And Tevez can play in any position in the attacking line, but not as a left-winger like he is currently playing."