Galaxy 'interested' in Beckham

6 november 2006, 16:10

Koen Freriks

David Beckham's ambition to finish his career in the USA could arrive sooner than expected after American side the Los Angeles Galaxy confirmed their interest in the former England captain.

The Galaxy are keeping tabs on Beckham's protracted contract negotiations with Real Madrid and may launch a bid if he fails to agree a new deal. The 31-year-old's current contract runs out at the end of the season and he will be allowed to speak to other clubs from January 1 if he has not put pen to paper on a new two-year deal.

Alexi Lalas, the former US international defender who is Galaxy's president and general manager, told BBC Sport: "A move for Beckham is not something we need to discuss at this point because he's under contract with Real. But if that changes, and there's an opportunity, of course we'd be interested."