David Beckham in Glasgow for Milan friendly

David Beckham's lawyers have opened talks with LA Galaxy aimed at keeping him with the Italian giants Milan. Adriano Galliani, general manager of Milan, confirmed negotiations have begun and Galaxy will have the final decision on Beckham's future. He said: "Beckham's lawyers are talking to the Los Angeles Galaxy who are the rightful owners of his registration. If they show themselves to be ready to look at a deal, we would be really happy to do so. "At the moment there's neither optimism nor pessimism. "The player belongs to Galaxy. We wish they decide to release him, but if they don't change their minds the player is theirs. "We are looking to get him either on loan until the end of the season or on a permanent basis. Otherwise, with the greatest regret from everyone, starting with me, Beckham will have to go." Beckham is currently on loan at Milan until March 9 but he was named in the club's 25-man squad for the Uefa Cup, which suggested they were keen to extend his deal. Galliani's announcement suggests Beckham has decided he would like to stay in Italy but he insists Milan will not put pressure on Galaxy. He added: "Players can make their choices but their clubs can refuse their wishes. "Moreover, the Los Angeles Galaxy have always been very nice to us and have behaved in a very gentlemanly manner. "In any case at this moment there are no dealings and we haven't made an offer, but Beckham's lawyers are talking with Los Angeles. "There is time until March 8 to get us round a table and close a possible deal."

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ITN | February 4, 2009

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