28 Jan 2009

AC Milan want to hold onto David Beckham

5:57 am on 28 January 2009

Italian football giants AC Milan plan to meet with David Beckham's agents to see if the former England captain can get out of his contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy and stay with the Serie A club.

Milan vice president Adriano Galliani says if Beckham reaches an agreement with the Galaxy, they're prepared to pay a fee.

Beckham is on a two-month loan from the Galaxy and is due to return to Major League Soccer in early March.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player scored his first goal for Milan last weekend.

Beckham has started all three of Milan's matches since he arrived, and the Rossoneri have beaten AS Roma, Fiorentina and Bologna.

England coach Fabio Capello will attend Milan's match against Genoa tomorrow to assess David Beckham's form.

Beckham is hoping to be called up by Capello for a friendly against Spain in 2 weeks and equal Bobby Moore's record of 108 England appearances for an outfield player.

Beckham's ultimate goal is to make England's team for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.