Beckham very close to signing loan deal with Tottenham

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has said that Beckham wants to make the move. Redknapp said, "he just said he'd like to come and play here at Tottenham".

The 35-year-old will be the highest paid player on the team when he signs the three-month loan deal.
The loan deal is expected to be in place in time for Beckham to take part in the match against Manchester United on January 16.

Beckham has changed his mind after making comments last October that he won’t go out on loan again after missing the World Cup in South Africa. He picked up a Achilles tendon injury while playing for Milan.

This would be a great opportunity for Beckham to try to get into the England side and help them qualify for the UEFA Euro 2012 championships. Beckham has 115 England caps to his name and would not miss a chance to increase that number.

England boss Fabio Capello will surely keep an eye on the performance of the former Manchester United star.

Redknapp wants Beckham to provide cover for fellow England right winger Aaron Lennon, with David Bentley having struggled since his big-money move from Blackburn Rovers two-and-a-half years ago.

"We've got no one else to play on the right," said Redknapp.

"David Bentley keeps picking up injuries on a Friday morning. It's a no brainer."

"I'm sure he (Beckham) can still do a great job at the top level otherwise I wouldn't bother.

"He isn't going to come here and get big money - we aren't massive payers at this club. But he wants to come over here to the freezing cold and play football.

"Doesn't that tell you something about the boy, that he lives in Los Angeles and might be a billionaire?," added the Spurs manager.