Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham move for David Beckham OFF as deal hits the buffers over insurance
Tottenham have confirmed their sensational move for David Beckham is OFF.[LNB]Beckham was expected to join the north London club on a two month loan deal, with Harry Redknapp hopeful of securing the deal before the end of the weekend.[LNB]But the Spurs boss has been left disappointed, saying the move is 'unlikely' to happen due to issues over insurance stemming from his last loan spell at AC Milan, where the former England captain was injured in March and sidelined for seven months.[LNB]It's off: Beckham's move to Spurs looks dead[LNB]Redknapp added: 'There's a big problem with the insurance so it looks like it's not going to happen.[LNB]'David will train with us for a month which I think he would like to do. But as for him playing - it's looking like a no goer.[LNB]'It couldn't happen so, not a problem, we'll just get on with it.'[LNB] However, Beckham will link up with the Spurs squad at the Chigwell base in Essex from next week to keep his fitness ticking over ahead of the MLS season, which kicks off on March.[LNB]He said: 'He's welcome to train at the club and I'm sure he'll have a great influence on the players.[LNB]'David is a fantastic professional - he will be a great influence around the place and I am sure we will all benefit from his winning mentality. [LNB]'I think everyone will enjoy having him here.'[LNB]Up in the air: Redknapp has admitted Beckham's proposed move to Spurs is unlikely[LNB]Beckham said: 'It's important that I maintain a high level of fitness during the MLS off season. [LNB]'I'm thankful to Tottenham and Harry Redknapp for giving me the opportunity to train with the team over the next month. [LNB]'I'm grateful to the LA Galaxy for allowing to me to train with Spurs. I look forward to getting to work as soon as possible.'[LNB] Beckham set to join Spurs in next 48 hours as Redknapp finishes off dealBeckham could be at Tottenham this weekend, says manager RedknappMartin Samuel: Why I would let Beckham run English football[LNB] Explore more:People: David Beckham, Harry Redknapp Places: United Kingdom
