Galaxy keen on Becks!

The president of American club Los Angeles Galaxy has confirmed interest in former England captain David Beckham of Real Madrid, the BBC reported on Monday.

The 31-year-old Beckham, discarded by England following the summer's World Cup, has expressed his frustration at being on the bench at Real Madrid. On Sunday he came on for just 25 minutes in the 2-1 home defeat to Celta Vigo.

"There are thousands of clubs out there that would love to have a player of his calibre," Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas said. "And the Los Angeles Galaxy is certainly one of them."

Beckham said back in April he was interested in the idea of ending his career in the United States however that preceded his current ousting by England and sidelining by Madrid.

"I've one year left at Real, and maybe two more after that, but things can change in football and the American league does interest me," Beckham has said.

"I want to be part of a country that is passionate about sport. And I've got my academy in LA, which is important to me because that is my life after the game."

Celtic and Spurs had reportedly also been interested in signing Beckham however those clubs have not confirmed the speculation.

"For many people the Los Angeles Galaxy are looked upon as the jewel of MLS," Lalas added.

"We play in the best stadium, we have had incredible success over the history of the league and we have had great individual players and great teams. There is a tradition of excellence.

"All of this leads to this race to become the first 'MLS super club', if you will.

"That is something we aspire to and in order to do that you have to have quality players, a direction and passion, a good coach and credibility domestically and internationally.

"Signing players of (Beckham's) stature would be a wonderful step in the right direction, not just for the Galaxy but for soccer in America."