Soccer:Newcastle are set to discuss a loan move for former England captain David Beckham when they open transfer talks this week.

Alan Pardew is scheduled to meet with club chiefs to mull over potential targets for the transfer window and Beckham has come into his thinking.

The LA Galaxy star, 35, is seeking another short-term stint during the USA's close-season having joined AC Milan on loan during the last two seasons.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has claimed Beckham is keen to join Spurs while Everton are also thought to be interested, but Pardew has refused to rule out an attempt to lure the former England captain to Tyneside.

"David Beckham is an asset to a team on a number of levels," said the Newcastle boss in the Daily Star.

"But for a manager it's the playing level and the fact he can deliver a ball. He has the experience and guile to play for this team, 100 per cent.

"But there has been no talk about David Beckham. Perhaps I should ring him and see what he's up to, see if he is coming home.

"We won't leave any stone unturned for any player who becomes available and who we think can take the club forward.

"That conversation will probably take place on Monday or Tuesday next week.

"We're just looking at the market and making calls to see who is and isn't available. Then we'll have to nail it down. I will put David on the list!"

Beckham has one more year left on his Galaxy contract having signed for the MLS club in 2007.

Also reportedly on Pardew's wish-list is Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane, who has seen little first-team action at Spurs this season.

Pardew added: "We would certainly like to bring in one player in the transfer window and if we could get two, you always want more goals."