Arena: You Want Beckham? I Want Ronaldinho

The Italian media is still full of speculation on whether AC Milan will be able to acquire the LA Galaxy's David Beckham. The difference now is that the smoke is starting to clear as reality sets in on both sides of the Atlantic.

According to La Gazetta Dello Sport, Posh and Becks are already sizing up a new home in Milan, the Villa Mozart, while Galaxy coach Bruce Arena seems resigned to accepting any outcome, being quoted on the team's website stating: "whatever happens, happens."

But Arena is also quoted in La Gazetta quipping that: "Milan wants Beckham? I want Ronaldinho and Messi." It can't be easy for Arena, who has taken the reigns of the league's most disappointing club, only to watch its two best players run off to Europe for a better deal. Donovan, I can understand since he has given the league and club several good years plus he has so some unfinished business in Europe.

Beckham, on the other hand, has not even been with the Galaxy eight months, let alone played for anything close to eight months. The league and the club pushed all the chips on the table for him last year so his flaking to Milan can't make it easy for league execs and Galaxy fans (who probably thought they'd finally be sticking it to Chivas this year).

As you probably know by now, I'd be happy for MLS to unload his huge salary since every indication is that he lacks commitment to his team and the league. Maybe they can use some of that money to buy Heath Pearce this summer and bring in other exciting, talented players who actually want to be there.