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| Galaxy: We want real Becks bid |
Friday 20 February, 2009 |
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Los Angeles Galaxy chief Tim Leiweke has blasted Milan's attempts to sign David Beckham. “Why don't they make a proper bid?”
The Rossoneri are looking to cut a deal to keep England midfielder Beckham on a permanent basis after his loan expires on March 9.
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani declared yesterday that positive steps had been made, but the news from the other side of the Atlantic is very different.
“Are we close to reaching an agreement with Milan? Not really,” Galaxy head Leiweke stated in La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Milan put a ridiculous offer on the table two weeks ago and I turned it down within seconds. That amount of money wouldn't have even covered the losses in shirt sales.
“Nobody has approached us since and there are no meeting with Milan scheduled.
“However, they have contacted other people, including the MLS commissioner and Beckham's agents. This is a mistake because we own his contract.
“Maybe they don't understand that we have fans threatening to give up their season tickets and sponsors asking for compensation.
“If Milan really want him then why are they dragging things out? Do they think we will settle for less money? They are wrong.
“I have read that Milan director Umberto Gandini will arrive over the next few days. I have a great rapport with him, but the important thing is that they make us a real offer.”
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Galliani: We're closer to Becks
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani claims the Rossoneri have taken steps towards securing the signature of David Beckham. More |
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