Newcastle chief targets David Beckham

[Jack]

Newcastle United are out to sign David Beckham in a plan hatched by Mike Ashley and backed by Kevin Keegan.

Billionaire owner Ashley is making contact with key figures behind the scenes to find out whether Beckham would fancy a move to the Tyne - despite the problems it would cause in his new career with American MLS outfit LA Galaxy.

The shrewd Toon supremo knows that the former England skipper would sell shirts by the thousand at his club and also make them a world-wide brand.

Ashley is not afraid to back his hunches - as he knows all the right people. He also paid £180million for a stake in adidas recently.

Newcastle's shirts are made by adidas and Beckham is the face of the brand, so it would be a commercial masterstroke as well as a sound deal for footballing reasons.

Beckham, who was on good terms with Keegan when Kev was England boss, has signed up for a lucrative spell in US football and is committed to it. But Ashley hopes the lure of Newcastle, Keegan and a better chance of staying in the England side will swing a transfer or loan deal.

Ashley would have to compensate LA Galaxy and the MLS handsomely if he wants to take Beckham on a long-term contract.

[Beefy]

This proves that Mike Ashley is playing to the fans who he sits with. First we have Keegan now Beckham, he's turning the club into a joke. Newcastle should be looking to success in 5 years time not tomorrow because that's how long it'll take to get into the top 4

[Beefy]

Newcastle have dismissed reports linking David Beckham with a move to St James' Park.

[Darren]

Originally Posted by Beefy

Newcastle have dismissed reports linking David Beckham with a move to St James' Park.

Speaking as a bit of a fan of Newcastle United GOOD.