Major League Soccer Transfer
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Representatives from AC Milan will fly to Los Angeles this week for further negotiations concerning a permanent move for David Beckham to the San Siro. A transfer deadline imposed by Major League Soccer to come to an an agreement has passed but contractual talks are set to continue.
Galaxy are understood to be unhappy with Milan after they failed to meet a Major League Soccer deadline over any move on Friday for the 33-year-old midfielder. He is due to report back for training with LA Galaxy in early March, when his loan spell at Milan comes to an end, but he has made it very clear that he wishes to stay at the San Siro on a permanent deal.
Milan, who have had an official £5m bid for the 33-year-old turned down, have so far failed to meet the Galaxy’s valuation of the player, which is apparently in excess of £10m.
In an attempt to resurrect his international career, Beckham joined Milan on loan after England manager Fabio Capello said he needed to be playing more competitive football on a regular basis. Beckham has not admitted defeat just yet and feels he has done all he can to secure an extended stay in Italy. He is keen to stay at the San Siro on a permanent basis and Milan are also hopeful of completing a deal.
The England international, who recently equalled outfield player Bobby Moore’s England record of 108 caps in last week’s 2-0 loss to Spain in Seville, has become a regular starter for Milan since his arrival on loan back in January. However, with England set for a busy schedule of nine internationals from the end of March until October, which also includes six qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, a return to the MLS could see Beckham omitted from the national squad.
The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star has quickly settled in at the San Siro, impressing both his manager Carlo Ancelotti, his team-mates and opposition managers with his professionalism and work ethic.
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