Man Utd turned down Figo swap offer from Real Madrid

Manchester United turned down an offer of Luis Figo plus cash from Real Madrid for David Beckham.

The Evening Standard says the deal was discussed in a secret meeting on Friday in Sardinia between United chief executive Peter Kenyon and a senior Real representative.

Real offered a variety of players to make up the £30 million deal as they are reluctant to pay more than £15 million in cash for the England captain.

But United turned down all offers, including Figo, with Kenyon insisting on a straight cash deal.