Man Utd, Liverpool alerted as Figo hints at England switch

Real Madrid winger Luis Figo has hinted he'd like a move to England.

The Portuguese ace was linked with Manchester United as part of the David Beckham deal, but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to have rejected the 31 year-old.

Manchester City and Liverpool have also been mentioned as possible suitors this year, though Real sports chief Jorge Valdano insisted last night that Figo's future was not in doubt.

Asked about interest from Serie A giants AC Milan and Inter today, Figo said: "Italian football doesn't interest me right now. If I leave Spain, I would prefer to go to England and improve my language skills."

"But I'm not worried that Beckham is coming. It has not been something I've lost any sleep over, not before, and not now the move has been confirmed."