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Once again rumours appear

Barcelona are reported to have joined the chase to sign Manchester United midfielder David Beckham.

The Times newspaper claims that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to sanction the sale of England captain Beckham if a club comes in with a £30m bid.

That would give Ferguson the funds to strengthen his squad over the summer and boost United's chances of winning next season's Champions League.

Ferguson is keen to buy a world-class goalkeeper, defender and striker as he looks to win a ninth Premiership title in 12 years next season.

European Cup winners AC Milan and city rivals Inter Milan are also likely to be interested in signing Beckham if they can raise the funds to prise him away from Old Trafford.

Beckham played down the transfer talk by stating he intends to remain a Manchester United player, but Ferguson has grown tired of the midfielder's massive celebrity status.

United chief executive Peter Kenyon told the BBC on 11 May that he would seriously consider any offer for Beckham that topped £30m.

"It would be remiss of us not to," Kenyon said.

"That is the case for David Beckham and anyone else in the squad. David is a critical part of the team but things change.

"Ultimately players retire, so for any key figure in the team there is a life-span.

"Even if David sees out the rest of the career at United there will be a time when we have to replace him."

Meanwhile, reports suggest that United are closing in on deals to sign keeper Tom Howard from the New York/New Jersey Metrostars and Paris Saint-Germain forward Ronaldinho.