The Mail on Sunday says he believes he may have made a mistake in switching to the low standard played in America, particularly if he is to make a swansong appearance at Euro 2008.

With Beckham steadfastly rejecting speculation that he could return to the Premiership on loan when Galaxy's MLS season ends in November - "There is no chance of that happening," he said - his options are narrowing.

The most likely scenario, should he decide to seek an expensive way out of his MLS contract, would see Beckham playing on in Europe, possibly with AC Milan, who courted him before he eventually opted for the United States.