 Beckham is keen to play in the 2010 World Cup |
AC Milan claim it is "very probable" that David Beckham will rejoin the Italian side on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in the January transfer window.
The England midfielder had a successful loan spell at Milan last season during the Major League Soccer off-season.
Milan vice president Adriano Galliani said: "It's very probable that Beckham will come on loan until 30 June."
Galaxy said last week they knew a move would improve the 34-year-old's chances of playing in next summer's World Cup.
"We appreciate what he's doing here with England," Tim Leiweke, chief of Galaxy's owners AEG, said in London.
"We want to get a deal done for him and for us."
The midfielder, who joined Milan on an initial three-month deal in January that was extended to the end of the season, revealed last week that a deal was close to being finalised.
"He's a class act, a great player and I'm proud of what he's doing with the national team."David was probably saying a little bit more than he should but he is right, we're going to get something done and we're going to take care of him," said Leiweke.
"If David's not playing over here [in Europe] in January, he's not going to be on the national team during the World Cup.
"So we would be honoured to do that again if it helps David because we want to make sure he fulfils that dream."
Leiweke added that the former England skipper would not be required to return from Milan to Los Angeles before the World Cup in South Africa.
Beckham, who has won 114 caps for his country, returned to the England squad during a successful loan period at Milan last season.
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