Beckham still to seal Galaxy return

David Beckham’s return to MLS champions Los Angeles Galaxy has been delayed but contract negotiations reportedly remain ongoing.

The former England captain’s contract expired on December 31, but – after a deal with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain fell through – his representatives remain confident he will re-sign with Galaxy, The Guardian claims.

Beckham was pitch side as of two of English football’s brightest former stars returned to action, with ex-team-mate Paul Scholes making his comeback for Manchester United in their 3-2 FA Cup victory against rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

The veteran midfielder was then at the Emirates Stadium on Monday to see a Thierry Henry-inspired Arsenal beat Leeds United 1-0 in the same competition.

Beckham will not be tempted into a short-term deal with former club Manchester United, the report claims.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said, however, the 36-year-old would be welcome to train with the Spurs squad, as he did during the MLS off-season in 2011.