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Part 538 and counting of the David Beckham Transfer Saga finds the England captain in the US, his future either in Spain or Italy and his footballing skills in the shadow of his celebrity status. Talk of his transfer changes as frequently as his hairdo, with as much swing as one of his free-kicks. Here8217;s a summary of the latest as we write:

THE PLAYER: Currently in the US on a promo tour for his wife ahead of his team8217;s visit there next month. In between is a flying trip to Asia

THE CLUB: Manchester United have 8216;8216;confirmed8217;8217; they are open to offers; in other words, it8217;s a matter of time and may the highest bidder win. Why would they want to sell Beckham? Two main reasons: one, manager Alex Ferguson believes he8217;s outlived his utility at Old Trafford,is too one-dimensional. Two, his market value is at its peak now and will only diminish with time.