Adriano Galliani claims a deal is in place for the return to AC Milan of David Beckham.

The England international is currently contracted to LA Galaxy, but he spent the last six months of the 2008/09 season plying his trade in Serie A for the Rossoneri.

Beckham has been eager to clinch a return to the San Siro this season to cement his place in Fabio Capello’s World Cup squad, and it looks as though he will get his wish.

"David Beckham's return on loan in January is already a done deal," Milan vice-president, Adriano Galliani, told Sky Sport Italia.

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