By Kyle Braithwaite
June 18 2003

THE Spanish giants Barcelona have given England captain, Manchester United star, David Beckham a deadline to decide if he wants to join the club. Spanish giants Barcelona have given England captain David Beckham until the weekend to decide if he wants to join the Spanish club or they will pull out of the bidding for the Manchester United midfielder.

Manchester United recently accepted a bid from Barcelona of around £30 million for the England international.

But Beckham reportedly prefers a move to Spanish Champions Real Madrid.

Barcelona’s press secretary, Juan Jose Castillo, said: “We have to resolve the situation this week. We are waiting for some sign from Beckham.”