As David Beckham admits to being open to a move back to the Premier League, Pompey really should try to secure the midfielder.

It was October of last year and things were good. Jermain Defoe was still with the club as was Mr. Redknapp. The Major League Soccer season was finished and Becks wanted to keep his place in the England squad.

By this late stage in the negotiations his move to AC Milan was all but sealed and yet ole 'Arry still made it known that he thought Beckham would look good in Blue. Some called it cheeky, others said that it would be a good fit but wouldn't happen and others just dismissed it.

But now it appears that there's trouble in paradise and the former Red Devil is down with another stint in the PL.

Now, what would it take to lure the Beckhams to Pompey?

First and foremost, money. And, spelling mistakes aside, it seems that the takeover is finally going through. This is good news for Portsmouth and LA if a deal can be reached. And I'm sure LA would welcome the spending cash seeing as how even with Beckham they can't win anything.

Secondly. This will help.

And last, but not least, Peter Crouch staying with the club. I honestly believe that performing well in the PL will boost Beckham's chances of staying in the England squad for the 2010 World Cup as well as his striker's. So if Pompey can keep Petey around Fratton then I think that Becks could bend it in blue.