Beckham close to Miami MLS deal

David Beckham is homing in on a deal to bring a Major League Soccer club to Miami, local media reported on Sunday.

The former England star midfielder had exercised his option to buy an MLS club and wants to bring it to Miami, with the plan contingent on a deal for a privately-funded stadium, The Miami Herald reported.

Beckham, his investment group and MLS commissioner Don Garber will be in Miami on Tuesday and Wednesday seeking support for the venture, the Herald and the local CBS television affiliate reported.