Finally Harry

'Arry has at last broadcasted the news that he's ready to scrap the Becks deal. I was never against trying to bring Beckham in, but it would be a mistake to spend the whole of the window trying to bring in the veteran instead of focusing on trying to bring in the striker it's so evident we need.

"If it was only until February 10 that would only be a month," said Redknapp.

"To do that would be a waste of time because, by the time David got fit, it would be a couple of weeks and suddenly you'd be into February.

"I would have liked him to play, if he could have come to the end of the season it would have been great. I didn't know it was only going to be two months at best.

"When it was mentioned, I thought 'yeah, to the end of the season it would be good'. Then, suddenly two months becomes a month, and only if we got permission.

"By the time he's fit, just to throw him in for three or four games would be difficult."

So it looks as though the Beckham deal has failed. Still though, now we have a couple of weeks to move for a striker.

Regards.

Deal signed. Now for that striker.

No prizes for guessing. Redknapp expects Beckham to be at White Hart Lane for the visit of Charlton and expects the veteran to have put pen to paper by Sunday.

"I think he could be here on Sunday possibly if what I'm being told on the grapevine is right," Redknapp said. "The clubs are talking and there is a good chance it will happen. Hopefully he will come to the game, I'm sure. I'm not 100% sure but he could be here on Sunday." Said 'Arry.

Whether you wanted him or not, it appears on the brink of inevitability that the 35 year old will be training in the lilywhite at the start of next week. Beckham will provide strong competition for Aaron Lennon on the right wing who has a virtual monopoly in that position; as Bentley's chances of making the first team seem thinner than Hodgson keeping his job up north.

Let's get behind the former United man and hopefully Levy will start chasing some leads to bring in a forward.

Regards.

Beckham 'is a selfish pig'

Furious LA fans have reacted to the news that Beckham may once again be joining Europe during the close season of the MLS.

One irate supporter blasted on a fans' forum: "How about this selfish damn pig plays at least half the games in a Galaxy season at least once during his contract?

"How about he shows some commitment to this club to match his words?

"And how about someone at Galaxy has the balls to say 'No! You're under contract'."

Of course this doesn't reflect all the LA fans and I'm sure, just as with every club, fans are split towards and against the Beckham deal. I can understand their frustration to an extent towards the player that has featured just 55 times in 4 seasons in the MLS. Although, David loves his football and shying away from another stint in Europe would be un-characteristic and it would be hard for the management team at LA to just say 'no'.

Regards.

Beckham blow.

From what was once seemingly regarded as petty paper talk has recently acquired brisk momentum and now it's as clear as water that this Beckham story has truth in it. Although, until Goldenballs puts pen to paper he is still an LA Galaxy player.

Redknapp dropped a huge hint that he was looking into the option of signing the England veteran on a permanent deal, although Galaxy have been quick to rule out any permanent move this January. Furthermore, the American club have still yet to give any indication that they will allow Beckham to leave during the MLS close season; after picking up a nasty injury in Milan, the club may decide that they want to abolish all risk and keep the player in America.

Let's also remember that we are not the only side looking to sign Beckham. After previously announcing that he didn't wish to return to England, a host of European clubs are reportedly also chasing David's signature and with the player running close to his expiration date, he may fancy one last challenge in a different country.

Yes it would be good to see the player come in. He had two good spells in Milan and could aid Aaron Lennon in the crossing department. But let's not forget this deals not yet completed.

Regards.

Lennon set to leave

So the it seems as though the papers have given up on Huntelaar and, for the last few days, it has been Beckham they've linked us to. It seems as though the papers have re-writ en the same story but stuck the name 'Beckham' in instead of 'Veira', I wish the journalists would open their eyes, one day.

So should this report, some how, actually be true it clearly shows a lack of identifying our main problems from last season. It illustrates the fact that Redknapp would quite happily stick Lennon on the bench but, surprisingly, still doesn't help our problem that exists- and has done for years- on that left side of midfield. Shocking I know.

It wouldn't surprise me Redknapp is trying to lower the quality of our squad and take away the excitement of having Lennon attack his opponent one-on-one in front of Park Lane. I mean he's trying to sign two Sheffield United full backs and Peter Crouch; Harry must be expecting us to have a bad season so didn't want to get the supporters to optimistic by signing decent players.

Beckham's a good player but not one that we need. Although I can't see this move happening so don't feel concerned one bit. This is a player I actually want Man. City to sign, just so we can't.

Regards,
Ben