Coronation Street bosses 'would love to sign up Beckham'

Coronation Street bosses say they would love to have David Beckham in the series.

A spokesman for the Manchester United star has denied reports Beckham is taking acting lessons.

But a Street spokeswoman says the show would be "willing to have him" if he was interested in a role.

The spokeswoman said a part would be found for Beckham.

A spokeswoman for Beckham said recent reports that the footballer was taking acting lessons for a cameo role in the forthcoming film Bend It Like Beckham were not true.

But she added: "We have not received an offer from Coronation Street, but if we did it would be passed on to the relevant people."

The Street spokeswoman said: "If he was interested in a role in the show then we are willing to have him."