Hammers-bound? Ronaldinho (left) and Beckham were AC Milan team-matesWest Ham United co-owner David Gold believes David Beckham could play a key role in the club's bid to move into London's Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.
And the ambitious Hammers have also been linked with a sensational bid for Brazil star Ronaldinho, whose future at AC Milan remains in doubt
Sportsmail revealed in May that David Sullivan was hatching a plot to sign Beckham and the Upton Park money man's partner Gold rates the Leytonstone-born star as the ideal ambassador to help West Ham win the right to move into the Olympic venue.
'David Beckham could play a massive part, because of his roots, in helping West Ham win the Olympic Stadium,' Gold told the Sunday Express.
'And maybe he can still play for us in the autumn of his career. For him to join a club like us and help us bring another dream to fruition would be perfect for everyone. We want him aboard.'
Meanwhile, a Sunday newspaper claims West Ham are seriously tempted to enter the race for Ronaldinho's signature.
Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi insists the 30-year-old is not for sale and new San Siro boss Massimiliano Allegri says the Brazil playmaker is still part of his plans.
Taking shape: West Ham want to move to the Olympic Stadium in StratfordBut the former Barcelona star has failed to consistently impressed in Italy and has just a year left on his contract.
Talks over a new deal have been pencilled in for the end of the year, but Ronaldinho is subject to interest from his favourite team Flamengo, as well as Beckham's LA Galaxy in America.
The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year would fill West Ham's desire to sign a world icon and they have shown willingness to shell out big wages for the right man after failing in moves already this summer for Thierry Henry, Miroslav Klose and Joe Cole.
Ronaldinho is thought to earn about £150,000 a week and would still expect at least £90,000 a week if he is to move, despite a waning profile.
source: dailymail
