AC Milan press for Beckham ownership

David BeckhamRome - AC Milan are continuing negotiations to obtain the full ownership of English veteran David Beckham, who joined the Devils in late December on a loan deal from Los Angeles Galaxy.

Italian media Tuesday quoted Milan vice president Adriano Galliani as saying that "Friday could be the decisive day."

The 33-year-old England midfielder is due back to the US club on March 8, but the perfect way he has fitted in at Milan has convinced both him and the Serie A club to convert the loan into a transfer deal.

"The player's will is to remain and now the two sides are negotiating, even though there is still a certain distance between offer and demand," Galliani was quoted as saying.

Galaxy said they want the footballer back for the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season in the spring.

The US club turned down a starting offer of 5 million euros (6.4 million dollars), which appeared to be about a fourth of what Galaxy asked. (dpa)

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