David Beckham wants Clooney's house

Feb 24, 2010, 16:30 GMT

David Beckham is reportedly set to buy George Clooney's Italian home.

The sportsman and wife Victoria Beckham spent several days at the actor's villa in Laglio, on Lake Como, last year while he was playing for soccer team AC Milan and are now hoping to purchase the lavish 30-room property after the 'Burn After Reading' star decided to sell up.

According to Italian newspapers, David told pals: "I have fallen in love with the beautiful countryside. It's peaceful, quiet and near Milan. It would be great for the family."

However, the couple - who have sons Brooklyn, ten, Romeo, seven, and five-year-old Cruz - face competition from Russian vodka billionaire Tariko Roustam, 47, who is said to have offered an amazing £30 million for the property - ten times the asking price.

However, it is believed negotiations with the Beckhams are at an "advanced" stage and they are favourites to land the house.

The couple's bid has also received the backing of Laglio's mayor Roberto Pozzi.

He said: "It would be a shame if George went because he has become one of the locals and we have grown fond of him. Everyone has seen him when he comes over and he is always friendly.

"I know the Beckhams stayed at the villa last spring but I never saw them - if George does leave then I hope the Beckhams do buy the place as it will keep a touch of glamour in Laglio."

Since George bought the house for £10 million in 2002, property prices in the area have increased significantly.

It is believed the 'Up In The Air' star and his girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis are now hoping to buy Loreto Island, Pisogne town, near Como.