David Beckham targets Paris St Germain link
Paris St Germain are one of a number of interested parties in negotiations to partner David Beckham's Miami Major LeagueSoccer franchise, Press Association Sport understands.Miami Beckham United (MBU), the ownership vehicle behind the proposed MLS expansion franchise, has been seeking financial backing to help build astadium and team.It is understood any link-up withLigue 1 champions PSG, ownedby Qatar Sports Investment, is about more than just a funding relationship.Manchester City have a partnership with teams in New York, Melbourne and Yokohama, and that format could be replicated - at least in part - in Miami.Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Beckham finished his playing career with PSG in 2012-13.The ex-England captain's profileand the potential of the Miami franchise has also attracted interest from wealthy individuals across the globe.Beckham 'evaluating possibility' of tie-up with former club PSGIn a statement, MBU said: "As Miami Beckham United lays thegroundwork for launching a world-class soccer club in Miami, our team has attracted interest from a number of potential partners."David Beckham, Simon Fuller and Marcelo Claure are evaluating these possibilities, with the goal of bringing additional resources and international expertise that draws players, staff and fans from around the world."At the same time, we are performing due diligence on ourstadium site as we move toward finalising the acquisitionof two privately held properties and a third county-owned parcelover the coming weeks."
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