Landon Donovan's war of words with David Beckham could take a new twist as Donovan inches towards a move to Italy. If Beckham returns to AC Milan at the end of the MLS season, he could be lining up against his current teammate next time the Rossoneri take on Livorno.

Livorno president Aldo Spinelli has told the media that his club are closing in on a move for America's posterboy.

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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

If you were hoping to see Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan continue his recent tear at the MLS All-Star game, then you may be disappointed to know he might not play.

Corriere di Livorno is quoting the club president as saying that the deal for Ricardo Clark is done. He claims that Clark will be staying with Houston because of their league position and their inability to cope with the loss of their star player, so he will be joining Livorno in January, during the winter transfer window.

Livorno president Aldo Spinelli confirms that they are in talks.

Spinelli states that his transfer fee wouldn't be a problem, but his actual wage requirements might pose an issue.

It seems as though Landon's days of being courted have arrived.

The Three's Company theme song keeps running through my head.

Livorno president Aldo Spinelli has announced the newly-promoted club will sign Houston Dynamo midfielder Ricardo Clark. After failing in their bid for US star Landon Donovan, the Italian club decided to pursue national teammate Clark who will join them in six months.

"Houston Dynamo are top of the League in America and cannot deprive themselves of him," Spinelli revealed.

I believe that noise your hearing is LA Galaxy fans beating there heads up against the walls while US soccer fans cheer. Yes it is said from various sources that newly promoted Serie A club Livorno is looking intensely serious about a bid for Landon Donovan of LA. Aldo Spinelli has also confirmed since the rumor that it is true and they will try very hard to sign him.

Landon Donovan figured to start drawing fresh interest from European clubs after his command performance in the Confederations Cup. The first of those clubs has emerged, and it could bring Donovan to Serie A.

According to the Gazzeta dello Sport, Donovan is being targeted by recently promoted Italian club Livorno.

Landon Donovan figured to start drawing fresh interest from European clubs after his command performance in the Confederations Cup. The first of those clubs has emerged, and it could bring Donovan to Serie A.

According to the Gazzeta dello Sport, Donovan is being targeted by recently promoted Italian club Livorno.

The news of Livorno's interest in Donovan, the U.S. National Team's all-time leading scorer, emerged on Tuesday when club president Aldo Spinelli claimed he was preparing a bid. He is looking to bolster his attacking corps, which currently includes former Italy international Cristiano Lucarelli and veteran Francesco Tavano.