Under orders from England boss Fabio Capello to stay in tip-top shape if he wants to feature at the World Cup, David Beckham may yet return to the English Premiership with Chelsea or Spurs, the Mail on Sunday reported. After spending an impressive second half of last season with AC Milan, Beckham returned to US Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy in Thursday's 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, his first match since the end of the Serie A campaign. The 34-year-old former England captain had been loaned by the Galaxy to Milan with the proviso that he return for the entire 2009 MLS season, but he got his stay in Europe extended before finally returning - to some boos from sections of the crowd. And according to the Mail on Sunday, Chelsea and Tottenham are ready to bring him home, although Beckham said in midweek he was relishing an eventual return to Italy. “Spurs and Chelsea target Beckham,” the paper headlined its web edition. The Mail noted that new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti was highly impressed with the veteran at San Siro during his five-month stint and the paper reported Beckham and his wife, Victoria, have been looking at London schools for their three sons. Last week Beckham hinted a return might just be in the cards, having previously said otherwise. “Never say never. I'd definitely consider it. When I left, my heart was in Manchester - I couldn't see myself playing against United. Now I wouldn't rule it out.” Beckham tips Chelsea for title Beckham insisted Sunday that he believes new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti can bring the Premier League trophy to Stamford Bridge next season. Chelsea last won the title under former boss Jose Mourinho in 2005 and 2006 with subsequent managers Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Guus Hiddink failing to deliver. Former Manchester United player Beckham worked under Ancelotti during a loan spell at the San Siro last season and is sure the Italian will be a success in the Premier League. “Chelsea are so lucky because Carlo is a great man and a great manager,” the LA Galaxy player told the News of the World. “He can definitely make Chelsea champions again. No doubt about it. And I say that even though everybody knows I have Manchester United in my heart. “Yes, it will be difficult because the Premier League is totally different to the Serie A but he has great experience and I am convinced he will be a great success in England, too.” “You don't do what he did at Milan and suddenly lose it overnight. So I say good luck to him, he deserves it.” He added: “The players can expect to work with the ultimate professional. He works so hard and is so organized and dedicated. “Carlo will be the first on the training pitch and the last off it because he just loves working with the players himself. “That's his passion. You won't find him sitting in his office leaving it to someone else. He is very hands on. “That's how he was at Milan and I'm sure that's how he will be at Chelsea, leading by example, leading the team. “But while he is serious about his work and his football, he is also a lot of fun to work with. He is very relaxed, very down-to- earth and likes a joke. He is very approachable.” Wenger warns of recession Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger issued a warning Saturday that the global economic recession will affect football before the coming season is over. “It looks like football has not been hit by recession but due only to exceptional circumstances,” Wenger said after a preseason friendly against Barnet ended in a 2-2 draw. “I still think that globally we will have to become more reasonable in the game even if you have some exceptional situations like Man City, like Chelsea, Real Madrid. But I still believe in the next eight to 10 months football will suffer, much more than people think.” Wenger, who holds an economics degree, was speaking shortly before losing striker Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City for a reported $41 million.
