Beckham trains with Arsenal - but
he's not Gunner join them
Jumping for joy: Fabregas shows his delight at
the latest arrival at Arsenal
David Beckham trained with Arsenal today, wearing the
Gunners' training kit with the number 23 on it. That was the number
vacated by England colleague Sol Campbell and which Beckham wore
during a four-year-spell at Real Madrid
Feeling fit: David Beckham at Arsenal's
training ground
The former England captain, who spent the majority of his career
with the Gunners' Barclays Premier League rivals Manchester United,
has been working with Arsenal at their London Colney complex since
Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder is using the Major League
Soccer's off-season to keep his fitness up as he closes in on 100
caps for his country, but had not been expected to wear Arsenal
colours.
Point to prove: Beckham with Fabregas at
Arsenal training
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, whose side leads the Premier League and
faces an FA Cup trip to Championship side Burnley on Sunday, said
Beckham's presence did not signal any future intentions on the part
of Arsenal.
"He is working to be fit (in readiness for) when he is moving
(back) to Los Angeles in February, so now, in January, we are
giving him assistance with his fitness," he said.
