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AC Milan Haggles for Beckham

Italian club to offer Galaxy $12.7m to free him

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(Newser) – With David Beckham hesitant to return stateside next month and AC Milan as eager to keep him, the Italian club is sending a rep to Los Angeles to broker a deal for the midfielder, the Guardian reports. LA Galaxy remains adamant that Beckham return unless a $15 million fee is paid; Milan is expected to offer $12.7 million.

Beckham has indicated that he wants to keep playing for AC Milan. He's been playing with the Italian club while on leave from LA Galaxy.
Beckham has indicated that he wants to keep playing for AC Milan. He's been playing with the Italian club while on leave from LA Galaxy.   (AP Photo/Axel Heimken)
David Beckham gives his shirt to supporters after yesterday's soccer match.
David Beckham gives his shirt to supporters after yesterday's soccer match.   (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer)
Galaxy has been adamant that Beckham should return to the LA club, unless he pays a fee of $15 million.
Galaxy has been adamant that Beckham should return to the LA club, unless he pays a fee of $15 million.   (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
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