A rejuvenated David Beckham, who has made a big impact in Serie A on loan with Milan, sees a permanent move to Italy as giving him every chance of playing one more World Cup with England in South Africa next year.

Beckham, 33, said for the first time in Glasgow on Wednesday that he would like to quit Los Angeles Galaxy, where he appeared to have put himself out to grass in US football in 2007, and turn his loan deal with Milan into a permanent move.

"I have expressed my desire now to stay in Milan and hopefully the clubs can come to some agreement," the former England captain told reporters after a friendly between Rangers and Milan (2-2) at Ibrox.

"I think people have seen the way I've been since I've been back at this level again.

"It's nothing against MLS and the football over there, because it's a game that will grow. But it will take quite a few years.

"I'm still confident that will happen eventually, but I want to have a chance of being involved in 2010 and I believe my best chance of doing so is to remain here.

"I have enjoyed my time here. I knew I would enjoy it but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I have, and do as well as I have."

Earlier on Wednesday in Milan, the Italian giants said Beckham's lawyers were discussing with Galaxy the possibility of extending the player's loan spell, due to end on March 9.

The midfielder moved to Italy during the US close season on a two-month loan to try to stay in contention for a place in the England side he captained at the previous two World Cups.

Milan chief Adriano Galliani has said he wants Beckham to stay.

For technical reasons, Beckham's loan is actually until June but there is an agreement that he goes back to the United States in March.

Milan have not yet made an offer for the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player, Galliani said.

"To enter a negotiation and eventually close a deal we have time until March 8," he said.

Calls for Beckham to stay at Milan have grown since he surpassed expectations with his performances. He has scored two goals in his first five starts for the Serie A side.

Milan, who are six points behind Serie A leaders and city rivals Inter, have included Beckham in their UEFA Cup squad.

Galaxy told Reuters in Los Angeles that they would make no immediate comment on Beckham's future.

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