Toon to discuss Becks move

Newcastle are set to discuss a loan move for David Beckham when they open transfer talks this week.

Manager Alan Pardew is scheduled to meet with club chiefs to mull over potential targets for the transfer window and Beckham has already come into his thinking.

The LA Galaxy star, 35, is seeking another short-term stint during the USA's close-season having joined AC Milan on loan during the last two seasons.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed Beckham is keen to join Spurs while Everton are also thought to be interested, but Pardew has refused to rule out an attempt to lure the former England captain to Tyneside.

"David Beckham is an asset to a team on a number of levels," said the Newcastle boss in the Daily Star.

"But for a manager it's the playing level and the fact he can deliver a ball. He has the experience and guile to play for this team, 100 per cent.

"But there has been no talk about David Beckham.

"Perhaps I should ring him and see what he's up to, see if he is coming home.