Arsenal and AC Milan have throw their hats into the ring by offering David Beckham the opportunity to keep in shape ahead of England’s forthcoming friendly against Germany, by using their training facilities.
But whilst both outfits have shown generosity in inviting the LA Galaxy midfielder into their headquarters, it seems the two Club’s have very different motives.
Arsenal are especially keen for Beckham to return to Colney next month, as his professional influence no doubt had a positive effect on the young Gunners – who were training with the first team last Winter. David’s ‘Beckingham Palace’ home is just a short drive from the state of the art training centre, meaning the deal would be mutually beneficial.
Indeed, when quizzed about the subject during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Arsène Wenger publicly extended the offer to Beckham.
“I have not heard about him returning, but he is always welcome back.”
“His behaviour was spot on, he was a top-level professional and he earned a lot of respect here.”
Milan have confirmed speculation that they have also offered the former England skipper a similar deal, although unlike Arsenal, AC see the arrangement as more of trial period, with a view to potentially signing David.
“If Beckham would like to train with us, there wouldn’t be a problem for me. I confirm that during a summer there was a negotiation to make him become a Milan player, but it did not go through.” – said manager Carlo Ancelotti
Fabio Capello also talked about his professional attitude, which would improve any group of players according to the Italian. During his time with the Gunners, Sanchez Watt, Kieran Gibbs, Jack Wilshere and Mark Randall had spells working with the 33-year-old, the latter even stayed behind for extra free-kick training.
It’s not yet known what Beckham will decide to do as yet, but with Galaxy’s MLS campaign coming to a close yesterday, a decision over his plans for the next two months should be announced shortly.
Article By – J.Sanderson
becks would be great for the lads. hes one guy whose been there and done that- good and bad.
would be great to have him train with us
oh ya, i forgot to be a loser and say ‘woo hoo #1 !! ‘
seriously tho,
LMAO @ spurs
Very good article!
Who is the person on the picture?
and got any hopes for Watt at all? Wasen’t he extremely promising a few years back?
For all the bile that gets thrown at him, he seems like a really nice guy. I hope he continues to train with us – we really need someone to impart dead-ball expertise
Im sure Beckham would be a good influence around the yutes.
Oh yeah, also forgot to larf myself stoopid at the sad sack spuds!
Cedric Evina is in the pic.
yeah, is he injured or? hasen’t been playing much for the u18 lately has he?
He’s picked Milan; it was announced yesterday. I read it on both football365 and goal.com
You mean his missus, Fish Slice picked Milan!
Haha.
The quotes about him being invited to training have only emerged over the weekend, so I don’t believe anything had been yet.
Best to wait for a more formal announcement.
Spike has it spot on, Victoria picked Milan, not Beckham. Shame if it’s true, would have been great for him to be with us again, obviously had an influence on some of the players.
http://www.arsene-al.co.uk
Where is Cedric Evin is he injured or something.
Beckham could one day make a good coach although i dont think he has the right personality to even manage, and i doubt he’s interested in either prospect. Not suprised if he chose Milan… Money will probably be involved especially if they’re lining him up to be their answer to Milan’s capture of Figo… and Posh would naturally want to be in the fashion capital.
For me Beckham will always be a disappointment. The great that so easily could have been but never was.
Just seen that Forest having taken a 2nd player on loan. This must spell bad news for the outgoing trio. The only way they will be going there is if their contracts are cancelled. Which I hear is unlikely as the club wanted a loan deal leading to a permanent move so that they could place a moving on arrangement in as high as 50%. Still one of them could still go on loan.
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