Beckham linked with Australia move

David Beckham could be set to make a short-term move to the A-League. The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) says preliminary discussions have been held with David Beckham’s management about the possibility of the former England midfielder playing in the A-League

Beckham signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy in January, but could spend part of the Major Soccer League off-season in Australia.

Reports in Australia suggest that any move for Beckham would likely see him agree a 10-match stay.

A statement from the FFA read: “Beckham is a superstar on the world stage,”

“He would be another massive signing for the A-League after the arrivals of Alessandro Del Piero and Emile Heskey.”

Beckham signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy in January, but could be available for loan when the MLS season ends in a fortnight.

Perth Glory chief executive Paul Kelly says the club would be interested in signing Beckham.

“We are always happy to speak to players of the calibre of David Beckham,” he said.

“At the end of the day it’s the coach, Ian Ferguson who makes these decisions and we have a process that we follow when recruiting players.

“But we would be mad not to seriously consider David Beckham.”