US Edition With Everton also publically declaring that captain Phil Neville was not for sale - after it was revealed that Tottenham had made an inquiry - then it was a day of frustration for Harry Redknapp.
The Spurs manager said he had not given up hope of signing Beckham for a short-term loan deal but chairman Daniel Levy will have to persuade Galaxy to allow the 35 year-old to stay until the end of next month to make a deal viable - which could require financial compensation.
Either that or Spurs will have to decide that having Beckham for only five games is worth sacrificing a place in their 25-man squad for. Redknapp will have to make a decision before the end of the week if he wants to midfielder to be available for Sunday’s game at home to Manchester United.
There are no money concerns over the deal - fees, wage, rights or insurance - but the Galaxy remain insistent they want Beckham back in time to prepare for the MLS season which starts in mid-March.
“It’s great to have him here,” Redknapp said. “We worked hard to get him here hoping he could come and play-we’ll see how it goes. He’s a fit lad, looks like he’s in great condition, looks like he looks after himself. He’s a model professional so that will niot be a problem. Whether it (a deal) will be possible to do it, I’m not sure.”
Beckham passed a medical on Monday at Spurs allowing him to train and, possibly, play if his registration can be agreed.
Meanwhile Everton manager David Moyes confirmed that Spurs - who are in the market for a right-back and a holding midfielder, roles he can play - had inquired about Beckham’s friend and former United team-mate Neville. “I spoke with Harry Redknapp briefly before the transfer window opened,” he said.
“Daniel Levy and Bill (Kenwright, Everton chairman) had an even briefer conversation at our recent game against Spurs and mutually agreed that this would go no further. At no time was any offer made - nor would one have been welcomed. Phil Neville is our captain and is an important part of the Everton set-up.”