An MLS move in January is off the cards, according to the latest statement from Real Madrid playmaker David Beckham. “The world’s press are always talking, but I am happy at Real Madrid and I am not thinking about me going to the United States.” However, the world’s press has also learned to take everything the former England captain says with a grain of salt, as he dismissed rumors that he would leave Manchester United for Real Madrid up until the minute the deal went through. Beckham again came off the bench Sunday as Real labored to win 2-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao. He played well, helping his team earn a come from behind victory that moved Los Merengues into second place in La Liga, just a point behind the leader Barcelona, which only managed to draw 1-1 away to Levante. Late goals from Brazilian pair Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos secured the win. Beckham, who had been injured for Real’s last three matches, said he felt “very comfortable” playing in center midfield. As things stand, he still out of contract at Real Madrid at the end of the season. Beckham may decide against a January move to MLS or elsewhere if he starts to play more and Real remains in the hunt for the league championship, which has eluded him since his summer 2003 transfer. Real is second on 29 points, while Sevilla fell to third with 28 after losing away to Espanyol.