Milan Ready to Negotiate with Beckham

As a result of David Beckham’s immediate success in Serie A, Milan have been linked with a permanent move for the Englishman.

Beckham was in tremendous form on the weekend as helped Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Lazio. His continued excellent performance level is further fuelling speculation that Milan will try to extend his stay beyond March 9, when Beckham is expected to return to the United States ahead of the start of the MLS Season.

“He is a Los Angeles Galaxy player and we certainly cannot kidnap him,” joked Milan president Adriano Galliani in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I think he wants to stay, but I can only speak on behalf of the club and I know that Milan will do everything to keep Beckham.

“We intend to keep him until the end of the season or even complete a permanent move. There is still hope, but contracts have to be honoured. However, if Galaxy want to enter negotiations, we will be happy to give it a shot. We have to wait.”

Furthermore, Il Corriere Della Sera claims Beckham has already spoken to the Los Angeles Galaxy of his intention to remain in Milan, and that he has sent in his legal team to negotiate with the American club.

Beckham has asked for a consensual separation from Bruce Arena's side and his lawyers have just over a month to try and find a legal loophole that will permit him to leave.