Becks wants to get "Real" with a new deal

David Beckham is willing to commit his long term future with Real Madrid. Beckham's current deal with the Spanish giants ends at the end of the 2006-2007 season, which means that in early 2007 he could begin negotiations with another club about a move elsewhere.

But Beckham's spokesman (Simon Oliveira) told BBC sport: "We are due to sit down before the end of the year but to suggest we have done a deal is wide of the mark.

"But when there is goodwill on both sides things tend to move quickly."

Real Madrid would also look to be more than willing to discuss new terms with Becks, as the Spanish Giants would not want to face a similar situation they encountered this summer with Luis Figo, who left "on a free transfer" to Inter Milan.

Despite various reports in the Spainish media that claimed Beckham had either "signed" or "agreed" a contract extension until 2009, Oliveira denied such claims suggesting that there is "desire" on both sides of the table to secure the 30 year old England International's future.

Oliveira said: "There's no time scale but there's an inclination on both sides.

"David has expressed his desire to end his career at Real and on the flip side, Real have expressed their desire for him to stay."

Beckham will be sure to remind Real Madrid that he is more than a footballer at the club. David will want to make sure that his superstar status, as well as image rights and his value in terms of merchandise and marketing, will be taken into consideration when and if he is offered a new contract.

Beckham joined Real in 2003 for £25 million after a turbulent end to a fractious relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson.