David Beckham's lawyers are talking to LA Galaxy about allowing the former England captain to extend his loan stay with AC Milan, says Adriano Galliani.
Originally due to spend the off season in Italy to keep himself fit and boost his international chances, Beckham has quickly become a key man at the San Siro.
The 33-year-old has scored twice and set up two of Milan's goals in Sunday's 3-0 win at Lazio, which moved Carlo Ancelotti's team up to second in the Serie A table. He has even been included in their Uefa Cup list despite only being available for two games before his original loan spell expires on March 9.
And Milan general manager Galliani, who has already admitted the club are keen for their loan signing to stay on, says the wheels are now in motion for Beckham to extend his time in Italy.
Galliani said: "Beckham's lawyers are talking to the Los Angeles Galaxy who are the rightful owners of his registration.
"If they show themselves to be ready to look at a deal, we would be really happy to do so.
"At the moment there's neither optimism nor pessimism.
"The player belongs to Galaxy. We wish they decide to release him, but if they don't change their minds the player is theirs.
"We are looking to get him either on loan until the end of the season or on a permanent basis. Otherwise, with the greatest regret from everyone - starting with me - Beckham will have to go.
"Players can make their choices but their clubs can refuse their wishes.
"Moreover, the Los Angeles Galaxy have always been very nice to us and have behaved in a very gentlemanly manner.
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"In any case at this moment there are no dealings and we haven't made an offer, but Beckham's lawyers are talking with Los Angeles.
"There is time until March 8 to get us round a table and close a possible deal."
Milan coach Ancelotti is equally eager to keep Beckham and his famous right boot - and believes Beckham staying could be key in the race for the Serie A title.
Ancelotti told Sky Italia: "The Scudetto race would be much easier for us if he stays.
"He has given us a new boost in quality and in enthusiasm, he has given this team an added extra.
"He has added his own qualities to the team, in the way he plays, his focus, his qualities of assist and in the goals that he has scored.
"He has give a great contribution that we didn't expect.
"I'm a realist. I know that he will be with us until March 9, we have to try and take advantage of that in the best way possible, as he is doing now.
"Then, what will happen after March 9, no-one can know.
"His desire is to stay - he hasn't hidden that - but it's a problem between him and the Los Angeles Galaxy. In this we, as a club, cannot get involved."
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