PSG leading charge for Beckham’s final move

PARIS St Germain are front-runners to sign David Beckham for his “final challenge” but there has also been interest from Brazil, China and Russia in the former England midfielder.

Beckham, 37, has announced he will leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month's MLS Cup and is looking for one last club with which to bring the curtain down on his career.

PSG, bankrolled by Qatar, made an offer to the player a year ago and the presence of head coach Carlo Ancelotti and sporting director Leonardo, both of whom worked with Beckham at AC Milan, could prove the clincher.

It is understood the French club remains a strong option but there has been interest from all around the world, including wealthy clubs in China, Russia and even Brazil.

Beckham's representatives have dismissed claims from Australian clubs however that they are in talks about a move to the ALeague. It is understood that chances of a return to the Premier League in England are slim.

Beckham said: “I don't see this as the end of my relationship with the league (MLS) as my ambition is to be part of the ownership structure in the future.”

MLS commissioner Don Garber believes he has been successful: “There is no doubt that MLS is far more popular and important here and abroad than it was when he arrived.”