(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Victoria Beckham wants to give birth in the UK, it has been reported.

Victoria and her husband David announced that they are expecting a fourth child yesterday.

The British couple have made no secret of their desire to have a large family, with both admitting they would love to have a daughter.

They are currently based in Los Angeles, as soccer star David plays for LA Galaxy. However, 36-year-old Victoria is believed to be keen to have the baby which is due in the summer in her home country so she can be near her parents and her sister.

Shed love a little girl but would be delighted with a boy, too. Victoria was adamant she wanted to give birth in Britain, a source told British newspaper The Daily Mirror. Its her home and she didnt want to be away from her family.

David and Victoria own an impressive mansion - dubbed Beckingham Palace - in Hertfordshire, and sparked rumours they are planning to spend more time in the UK after reportedly enrolling their kids into a private school near the property.

Last night David revealed he is thrilled at the prospect of expanding his family. The 35-year-old took to his Facebook account to announce the happy news and said his three sons 11-year-old Brooklyn, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five - were also delighted.

Ive got some great news to tell you all. Victoria and I are expecting our fourth child this summer, he wrote. The boys are very excited about the arrival of a new brother or sister. (C) Cover Media