Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson admits he's keen to sign LA Galaxy star David Beckham.

The Swede knows the LA Galaxy midfielder well having worked with the experienced star during his five years in charge of England.

Twice Beckham has joined AC Milan on loan during MLS' close season and it has been rumoured he could be on the move again in the New Year.

The Foxes have recently been taken over by Thai-based consortium Asia Football Investments and the ambitious club have been mooted as a possible destination for the 35-year-old.

While Eriksson is an admirer of the former Real Madrid and Manchester United ace, he does not believe Beckham would join Leicester due to their Championship status.

"I haven't spoken to David for a long time," said Eriksson in The Guardian.

"But I doubt that he is going to go on loan because last year there was a lot of criticism from fans and things like that.

"I guess the fans don't want him to go, but if David wants to come here, the door is always open.

"I should be extremely surprised if he wants to come to the Championship.

"I could phone his agent, but I know the answer. I think David could go to any club he wants."