BECKHAM FACES MADRID RESERVES

Last updated : 06 July 2004 By editor

In the time honoured tradition of Spanish football club presidential elections Baldasano, who hopes to depose Florentino Perez in the elections this weekend, insists Real could also be in the market for Wayne Rooney.

Baldasano said. "When Beckham came to Real Madrid last year it was not because of sport, it was for marketing and economic reasons. Beckham is a good player but his position in the team was already filled by Luis Figo. If Camacho tells me he does not need him now, then we will sell."

Baldasano added: "If Camacho wants Rooney, I do not think finding the money will be a problem."