Pulis out of Beckham hunt

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will not be involved in the race to sign former England skipper David Beckham during the January transfer window. Reports have linked Beckham with a move back to the Premier League - something Pulis would love to see - but he is not interested in signing Beckham for the Potters. "I think we'll give David a miss," Pulis said. When asked if he thought Beckham would return to the English top flight, Pulis said: "I hope so, because I think he's been a fantastic footballer and has been great for this country."

Source: PA