When David Beckham’s LA Galaxy contract ends on the 31st of December, where will he head next? At the age of 36 you would be forgiven for thinking he might be on the verge of hanging his boots up – or at least of finding a club to settle down at for the remaining years of his illustrious career.

But according to French Newspaper Le Parisien, Beckham will soon be heading to Paris Saint Germain. The alleged salary is a massive €800,000 per month, with other perks thrown in such as a house in a fashionable quarter of the French Capital, and places at the British School in Paris for David’s 3 children.

The only slight hitch that Le Parisien seems not to have noticed is that the official line from Beckham is quite different – he is still considering both a continuation of his current contract, and even offers from other clubs eager to buy one of the most experienced players in the modern game. “No agreement has been reached with any club yet, talk of a deal is premature. David wasn’t in Paris over the weekend, contrary to media reports. He is still in discussion with a number of clubs, including LA Galaxy,” said a spokesperson. The move to Paris Saint Germain would of course mean uprooting the family from their California home, and this is understood to be one of the major factors being considered.

Gerrard Houllier, who has managed both Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain in the past, still believes Beckham can be the “decisive” player in any match. Although the ex-England and Manchester Uniter player has obviously slowed up in recent years, his long passing and crossing skills are virtually unrivalled and most teams would be delighted to have such an experienced and naturally leading figure in the dressing room.

“He can make the difference in a big game with a pass, a cross, or a free kick,” Houllier said recently. “I don’t know exactly what shape Beckham’s in, but if defenders don’t mark him closely enough, he can put the ball on a teammate’s head with uncanny precision.”