By Louise Saunders
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They may have only just landed back on British soil after spending the last decade overseas.
But it would seem one member of the Beckham family is already on the move once again, with David heading to France amid speculation he is set to sign for Paris St Germain imminently.
The 37-year-old footballing legend was spotted packing up his car in West London early on Thursday morning before heading to the French capital, where he is expected to confirm his sporting future.
On the move: David Beckham headed to France on Thursday morning amid speculation he is set to sign for Paris St Germain imminently
The father-of-four is believed to be undertaking a medical examination at present, and Paris St Germain have confirmed he will appear in a press conference at 6pm UK time on Thursday.
Beckham is believed to be making a sensational switch to the French team amid claims he is one of a number high-profile names being considered by Carlo Ancelotti, along with Roma’s Daniele De Rossi and Napoli forward Marek Hamsik.
The former England captain has been a free agent since leaving the LA Galaxy side in November.
Beckham was linked with a move to the French capital last year before committing a final year to his MLS adventure, which ended with triumph. Ancelotti, who managed Beckham when in charge at AC Milan, had also denied an interest in him, before reconsidering that stance.
A new beginning: The 37-year-old footballing legend was spotted packing up his car in West London before heading to the French capital, where he is expected to confirm his sporting future
'I know that he's leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy, but we are not interested,' Ancelotti said only last month.
Clubs in China, America and even England had all explored the possibility of signing the 37-year-old, and he set tongues wagging further when he was spotted training with the Arsenal side earlier this week.
However, he insisted the move was just a bid to maintain his fitness.
Manager Aresene Wenger told reporters at the time: 'He has asked to come here and to work on his fitness. He has not done anything for a long time. He called me. It is purely for fitness there is no speculation about him signing.
Aurevoir! David is believed to be undertaking a medical examination at present, and Paris St Germain have confirmed he will appear in a press conference at 6pm UK time on Thursday
'We get nothing out of it, just to help somebody who we think deserves it and has made great service for English football.'
David, wife Victoria, 38, and their four children, Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and Harper, 18 months, recently relocated to London from Los Angeles, and are said to be renting a £20 million abode in a desirable location in South London.
The three boys have already been enrolled in London schools, and the whole family were said to be thrilled at the prospect of moving back to the UK again.
A source recently told MailOnline : 'It's time for a new London life, they are all very excited.'
Moving on: The former England captain has been a free agent since leaving the LA Galaxy side in November
Back on home turf: David, wife Victoria, 38, and their four children, Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and Harper, 18 months, recently relocated to London from Los Angeles
Beckham's arrival will also please PSG frontman Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who in November encouraged the midfielder to resist all other offers and join him in Paris.
'I am sure there will be many offers for him from clubs all over the world, but it is a very exciting project here in Paris and if he still wants more trophies then this is the right club for him to join,' he said.
'We can win the Champions League over the next two seasons with the team that is being built.'
Staying in the UK? Beckham set tongues wagging when he was spotted training with the Arsenal team earlier this week
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