By Jonathan Samuels, Australia correspondent
David Beckham has insisted he has no plans to play in Australia after reports suggested he was planning a career move Down Under.
A spokesman for the 37-year-old player issued a statement to Sky Sports News, which said: "There is always enormous interest from clubs across the world in signing David as a player.
"There are absolutely no plans to play in Australia. David is completely focused on the Major League Soccer play-offs and winning another Championship with the Galaxy."
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) said they were approached by Beckham's management about a possible move to Australia, leading to speculation in The Australian newspaper about a move - but that no deal had been done.
Beckham's former Manchester United team mate turned Fox Sports pundit, Mark Bosnich, had also said he had spoken to sources close to the LA Galaxy star who said he was considering a more permanent move to Australia.
Media reports suggested the star midfielder would play a 10-game stint, with several clubs hoping to attract him. The deal would still have to be ratified by the FFA and its new chief David Gallop.
Beckham has previously said that he will not be making any decisions on his future until Galaxy's season ends. The club is currently in finals and will likely to make the season finale on December 1.
He has visited Australia a number of times with LA Galaxy, playing in friendly games against Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victoria and has never ruled-out a move to the country.
Traditional football is still far behind Aussie rules as a spectator sport. During the visits he was mobbed by fans and created a huge buzz on and off the pitch. Beckham would be the biggest signing ever for the Australian 'A-league' if such a move was made.
During one visit he was interviewed by Bosnich, who asked him his thoughts on the A-League: "The standard's similar to what it is in the US," Beckham said. "The game's growing like it is in the US, and that's great to see.
"People all around the world are talking about (Major League Soccer and the A League) now, and that's a sign of the growth in both countries."
Football in Australia is undergoing something of a resurgence at present with recent star recruits Alessandro Del Piero and Emile Heskey drawing record stadium crowds and television audiences.
Football is Australia's number one participation sport but is far behind Aussie rules football and rugby league as a spectator sport.
Beckham recently said he had no intention of retiring from the game just yet: "If I continue to feel like I do right now, I'll continue to play," he said.
"I don't feel 36 years old when I'm out there. I still love training, I still love playing.
"So I want to continue until I feel differently. I love the game. Until that stops, I want to play as long as I can."
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