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Gold admits defeat in Becks bid

29 Aug 2010 - 12:59:15

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West Ham United co-owner David Gold has admitted that there is no chance of former England captain David Beckham moving to Upton Park.

In the summer, Gold had hinted that he was keen to bring the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star to the east end of London, but Beckham has not replied to the Hammers' offer.

"It was a possibility and we really did try to get him, but we have not heard back," Gold told the Sunday Express. "It would appear he has gone on to other things and now we have to move on too."

Meanwhile, England manager Fabio Capello appears to have performed a U-turn and has refused to rule out an international return for Beckham.

Before England's friendly victory against Hungary earlier this month, Capello had appeared to suggest that Beckham's international career was over.

However, the Italian coach has now admitted he will give the 35-year-old a chance to recover from his current Achilles problem before considering him for selection.