Beckham confident of landing Milan return in January

Rome: David Beckham is confident of returning to AC Milan for a second loan spell in January as the England midfielder seeks to improve his chances of playing at next year`s World Cup.

England manager Fabio Capello has already said the Los Angeles Galaxy player must return to a top European championship to have any hope making his squad for South Africa, prompting the winger to seek another stint in Serie A. Originally overlooked by Capello, the 34-year-old won back his England place during a successful loan period at Milan in the second half of last term. "It`s simple -- I want to return to Milan and Milan have said they would be happy to have me back," Beckham was quoted as saying. "If it`s all right with Milan and it`s all right with me, I don`t see what problems there could be. No, I don`t think there`ll be any problems and I think I`ll return when the transfer market reopens in January." The player also dismissed speculation linking him to a return to the English Premier League. "There`s no danger of the destination changing," he said when asked about a possible move to Chelsea, now under former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti. "I was happy at Milan. I`d like to take things where I left off in May." Bureau Report