Liverpool linked with Real's Beckham.

Liverpool's prospective owners Dubai International Capital (DIC) are keen on signing up Real Madrid's David Beckham, according to a newspaper report.

The Sunday People claims that the new owners feel a move for ex-Manchester United midfielder Beckham would reassure supporters that their bid is more than a short-term, money making exercise.

Beckham is out of contract at the end of the season and looks certain to leave the Bernabeu after failing to win over new boss Fabio Capello.

Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, and some Serie A clubs have already made contact with his agent, according to the News of the World.

Madrid president Ramon Calderon insists that he wants to keep the former England skipper: "After the conversations we have had in recent months, David Beckham already has our offer for a new contract on the table. Now he has to decide.

"All of us would like to see him continue at our club and extend his contract."