Seems Beckham has refused to sign a new contract, could he be coming, would you welcome him?
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DAVID BECKHAM intends to defy Real Madrid’s ultimatum that he sign a new deal or leave.
The Spanish giants have finally snapped and are threatening to put midfield ace Becks up for sale as part of a January clearout if he does not commit to the club by next week.
But sources close to Beckham, 31, insist he will not be cornered.
And he will refuse to go in the transfer window, whatever the outcome of next week’s showdown.
Real have offered him a two-year extension on his current £100,000-a-week deal. The club’s sporting director Pedrag Mijatovic has now told Beckham he needs an answer.
Mijatovic said: “A few months ago we presented an offer to extend Beckham’s contract that reflected his importance as a football player and as a marketing image.
“He asked me for time to think about it. But we don’t have time — we have to decide now.â€
The ex-England skipper, who has started just seven of Real’s last 25 matches, is considering a string of offers from the Premiership, Italy, France and USA.
Under-fire Real boss Fabio Capello believes Becks’ stalling has contributed to a bad atmosphere in the dressing room.
Real would prefer to sell now for £4million than lose Beckham on a free in the summer when his current contract runs out.
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