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INFO FROM: www.skysports.com
Real Madrid are lining up a sensational summer swoop for David Beckham.
The European champions admit that the Manchester United midfielder is their "next big project" and are ready to add him to their superstar squad.
Beckham has recently signed a big-money contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2005, but having signed Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo in successive seasons, Real managing director Jorge Valdano is setting his sights on the England skipper.
"The way Real Madrid have pulled off the biggest transfer market coups of the last few seasons, Beckham looks like the next big project for us," he said.
Beckham, who will line up against Real in the Champions League semi-finals, is likely to command a £30million fee.
But Real have already shelled out £37million for Figo, £45million for Zidane and an estimated £30million for Ronaldo and although Internazionale have also been linked with the United man, the Bernebau giants are the only club likely to come up with a bid that will prise him away from Old Trafford.
Asked specifically about Champions League quarter-final opponents Real by a Spanish reporter, Beckham said: "I've always said that Real Madrid have got some great players and great traditions.
"Any player would be honoured to be spoken about by them. So, of course, I'm honoured."
I think Beckham isn't very settled at United anymore following that flying boot incident, so it is time for a change for the England skipper, i think he will fit in perfectly at Real, what does everyone else think?
Real Madrid are lining up a sensational summer swoop for David Beckham.
The European champions admit that the Manchester United midfielder is their "next big project" and are ready to add him to their superstar squad.
Beckham has recently signed a big-money contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2005, but having signed Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo in successive seasons, Real managing director Jorge Valdano is setting his sights on the England skipper.
"The way Real Madrid have pulled off the biggest transfer market coups of the last few seasons, Beckham looks like the next big project for us," he said.
Beckham, who will line up against Real in the Champions League semi-finals, is likely to command a £30million fee.
But Real have already shelled out £37million for Figo, £45million for Zidane and an estimated £30million for Ronaldo and although Internazionale have also been linked with the United man, the Bernebau giants are the only club likely to come up with a bid that will prise him away from Old Trafford.
Asked specifically about Champions League quarter-final opponents Real by a Spanish reporter, Beckham said: "I've always said that Real Madrid have got some great players and great traditions.
"Any player would be honoured to be spoken about by them. So, of course, I'm honoured."
I think Beckham isn't very settled at United anymore following that flying boot incident, so it is time for a change for the England skipper, i think he will fit in perfectly at Real, what does everyone else think?
Solskjær wrote:
> (Seems like Posh has been thinking, again!)
Always a dangerous thing whenever that happens.
> (Seems like Posh has been thinking, again!)
Always a dangerous thing whenever that happens.
I hope that all English players stay at English clubs, as the ones that go off abroad never seem to play well for the national side again. I think that Owen Hargreaves is doing well, but could be even better if he was at a English club.
And I thought Réal's chairman said last-year that this Summer's main-target would be Michael Owen...?!?
Anyway, it looks like they're trying to play-down all this speculation; whether it's true or-not.
(Seems like Posh has been thinking, again!)
I think David Beckham would enjoy Football in Spain, but I don't see how playing in Spain would improve his game the way England would need him to. We don't need any "skilly-billy's" in our England team, we play it differently to them - in the Premiership!
Life would be a lot easier in La Liga than it is in the Premiership. He'd certainly get more goals - if he plays, that is...
You never know.... With Luis Figo, Zidane, and co., even David Becham could find himself chatting Scouse to Steve McManaman, on the sub's bench!
Anyway, it looks like they're trying to play-down all this speculation; whether it's true or-not.
(Seems like Posh has been thinking, again!)
I think David Beckham would enjoy Football in Spain, but I don't see how playing in Spain would improve his game the way England would need him to. We don't need any "skilly-billy's" in our England team, we play it differently to them - in the Premiership!
Life would be a lot easier in La Liga than it is in the Premiership. He'd certainly get more goals - if he plays, that is...
You never know.... With Luis Figo, Zidane, and co., even David Becham could find himself chatting Scouse to Steve McManaman, on the sub's bench!
El Blokey wrote:
> I hope he doesn't go. We need him to stay in England. Then we'll still
> be able to boast we have the greatest whinger
I doubt Arsene Wenger is gonna leave Arsenal anytime soon.
....
But Seriously, for the sake of the English national team, surely Beckham could only improve as a player by moving abroad. Playing in a different league, a different pace, a different culture. You hardly have any english footballers playing abroad...
> I hope he doesn't go. We need him to stay in England. Then we'll still
> be able to boast we have the greatest whinger
I doubt Arsene Wenger is gonna leave Arsenal anytime soon.
....
But Seriously, for the sake of the English national team, surely Beckham could only improve as a player by moving abroad. Playing in a different league, a different pace, a different culture. You hardly have any english footballers playing abroad...
Agreed.
I'd personally rather him, play for an English club.
I'd personally rather him, play for an English club.
I hope he doesn't go. We need him to stay in England. Then we'll still be able to boast we have the greatest winger and striker in the world in our league.
"Mummy, for my birthday I want a David Beckham."
"Sorry dear but everyone wants one this summer, I doubt any places will have them in stock."
"Sorry dear but everyone wants one this summer, I doubt any places will have them in stock."
INFO FROM: www.skysports.com
Real Madrid are lining up a sensational summer swoop for David Beckham.
The European champions admit that the Manchester United midfielder is their "next big project" and are ready to add him to their superstar squad.
Beckham has recently signed a big-money contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2005, but having signed Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo in successive seasons, Real managing director Jorge Valdano is setting his sights on the England skipper.
"The way Real Madrid have pulled off the biggest transfer market coups of the last few seasons, Beckham looks like the next big project for us," he said.
Beckham, who will line up against Real in the Champions League semi-finals, is likely to command a £30million fee.
But Real have already shelled out £37million for Figo, £45million for Zidane and an estimated £30million for Ronaldo and although Internazionale have also been linked with the United man, the Bernebau giants are the only club likely to come up with a bid that will prise him away from Old Trafford.
Asked specifically about Champions League quarter-final opponents Real by a Spanish reporter, Beckham said: "I've always said that Real Madrid have got some great players and great traditions.
"Any player would be honoured to be spoken about by them. So, of course, I'm honoured."
I think Beckham isn't very settled at United anymore following that flying boot incident, so it is time for a change for the England skipper, i think he will fit in perfectly at Real, what does everyone else think?
Real Madrid are lining up a sensational summer swoop for David Beckham.
The European champions admit that the Manchester United midfielder is their "next big project" and are ready to add him to their superstar squad.
Beckham has recently signed a big-money contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2005, but having signed Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo in successive seasons, Real managing director Jorge Valdano is setting his sights on the England skipper.
"The way Real Madrid have pulled off the biggest transfer market coups of the last few seasons, Beckham looks like the next big project for us," he said.
Beckham, who will line up against Real in the Champions League semi-finals, is likely to command a £30million fee.
But Real have already shelled out £37million for Figo, £45million for Zidane and an estimated £30million for Ronaldo and although Internazionale have also been linked with the United man, the Bernebau giants are the only club likely to come up with a bid that will prise him away from Old Trafford.
Asked specifically about Champions League quarter-final opponents Real by a Spanish reporter, Beckham said: "I've always said that Real Madrid have got some great players and great traditions.
"Any player would be honoured to be spoken about by them. So, of course, I'm honoured."
I think Beckham isn't very settled at United anymore following that flying boot incident, so it is time for a change for the England skipper, i think he will fit in perfectly at Real, what does everyone else think?