Jan 5, 2009, 9:30 GMT
David Beckham is set to buy a £5 million apartment in the world's tallest building.
The 33-year-old England midfielder David Beckham. The soccer star - who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria - has apparently been approached by developers about an Armani designed property in the luxury Burj Dubai tower, which when completed will be approximately 820 metre high. EPA/MATTEO BAZZI
The soccer star - who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria - has apparently been approached by developers about an Armani designed property in the luxury Burj Dubai tower, which when completed will be approximately 820 metre high.
The couple and their three children are currently in the city as part of David's tour with Italian soccer club AC Milan, who he is on loan to while his regular side Los Angeles Galaxy are in their off-season.
A source close to the Nakheel Group, which owns the complex, told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Beckham and the Burj Dubai would be the perfect fit. This is the finest building in the world, he is the finest soccer player. I believe he is being sounded out."
The building will be ready for occupation in September.
Top Italian fashion house Armani - who David models underwear for - are set to kit out some of the 200-metre-square flats with luxury furnishings to the owner's specifications.
David - who along with his team mates is being protected by a security team worth an estimated £3 million - already owns a villa in the exclusive Palm resort in the city.
Meanwhile, Victoria has been spotted walking around a luxury Dubai golf course in bare feet.
A source said: "Victoria didn't look too happy and she obviously decided comfort was more important than style."
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