Beckham to join Watford???
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by MattWells
Speculation has been rife in England since David Beckham signed for LA Galaxy about what he would do when the season comes to an end, loan deals have been mooted for months to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea......even Spurs! Galaxy have all along denied that Becks would be allowed to play competitive football this winter, understandably keen to protect their massive investment from any further injuries after the nightmare start he's had to his career there.
However an interesting twist in the story has now emerged in the English press with the news that Galaxy HAVE granted Beckham permission to train with an English club (presumably of his choice) during December and January but not to actually play any games for them. Despite all the big names touted around earlier in the year, it seems, somewhat bizarrely, that Watford could be his destination!
Although seemingly ludicrous at first, there are links which could see this happen - former Watford Director of Football Terry Byrne, a man with long term links to Manchester United who was instrumental in bringing players such as Danny Webber to the club uner Ray Lewington left to become Beckhams personal manager, and is still there. Watford is the closest club to the Beckhams UK base in Hertfordshire.....although saying that Arsenal's training ground is literally next door. If we're really clutching at straws here then apparently the Beckhams are friends of Watford's Life President, Elton John, so maybe the wiggy piano player has put in a good word.
Forget the fact he wouldn't play, if this happened it would be great for a club like Watford, for the younger players coming through the ranks such as John-Joe O'Toole and Alex Campana the experience that they would get from training with the former England captain for a couple of months would be absolutely invaluable. Could be a nice little selling point for Aidy Boothroyd as he attempts to persuade players to join the Hornets charge up the league come the January transfer window as well!!
