AC Milan believe they are in pole position to secure David Beckham's loan return to the San Siro in January.

Italian giants confident about return of England star

Good relations

AC Milan believe they are in pole position to secure David Beckham's loan return to the San Siro in January. The veteran England midfielder joined the Italian giants in a similar move last term as he sought playing time to stay in England boss Fabio Capello's thoughts. While the Los Angeles Galaxy player has the option of returning, there are also thought to be "three or four other offers". But the Italian club remain confident that the 34-year-old will decide to return to the San Siro. Milan director Umberto Gandini told: "We've done this before don't forget."We have good relations with David, his representatives and also Major League Soccer." Beckham's loan earlier this year was funded jointly by the player and Milan. Gandini added: "It's true all parties made sacrifices. The extent of the sacrifices I don't think needs to be judged or evaluated. "We are very open. We are discussing the possibility of the agreement and we are aware of what David is saying, what David is thinking. We have our convictions and therefore we think we are going towards a deal." He added: "He's an icon, a brand - he's a lot of things for many people. For us he's an excellent player and we would like him back."