Source: Daily_Mail
David Beckham: Tottenham lead chase to sign midfielder
Tottenham lead the chase to sign David Beckham who wants a return to the Barclays Premier League after his contract at LA Galaxy runs out.[LNB]Beckham's deal in America will end soon and French Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain have made clear their desire to sign him. [LNB]But the 36-year-old midfielder wants to return home and Tottenham are best positioned to land his signature, according to the People. [LNB] London calling: Beckham's time in LA could be coming to an end[LNB]PSG had lead the way in attempting to land Becks ahead of next summer's London Olympics, with the cluib's Qatari owners hoping to cash-in on his world wide brand influence. [LNB]Qatari investors have ploughed millions into the capital club since buying it in May, and the 36-year-old former England captain, whose LA Galaxy contract ends in the coming weeks, is seen as a key target.[LNB]'David Beckham goes beyond the sport. He is an ambassador, he is a brand, he is an example to others,' PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said. [LNB]'But he is also still a very good football player whose age is not a problem.' [LNB]Yet Beckham is keen to join the north London club who continue to impress in the upper echelons of the Premier League under manager Harry Redknapp. [LNB] Spurred on: Beckham spent time training with Tottenham earlier this year [LNB]Spurs cannot offer Beckham regular first-team football, but he realises that expectation is no longer viable at his age, a fact which could encourage an approach from Spurs.[LNB]Redknapp said: 'David's a fantastic player and a great influence in and around the club. He's someone that I have always admired and is a great role model.[LNB]'I would take him, for sure but my dilemma is being able to guarantee him first-team football.[LNB]'I have an abundance of talent in midfield so it's difficult to work out how and when I can play him.' PSG gushing in praise of prime target Beckham as Qatari owners ramp up interest in starBeckham demands a full English as attention turns to Capello's successorBeckham helps Galaxy to narrow advantage over Henry's Red Bulls in MLS play-offsAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]
