New York Cosmos ambassador Shep Messing doesn't think "there's any question" that the reformed club will look to sign David Beckham.
The Cosmos lost 6-0 to Manchester United on Friday night in Paul Scholes' testimonial in their first match since 1984 and now the target is to secure a spot in Major League Soccer.
Messing, who played for the Cosmos in the 1970s during their time in the North American Soccer League, believes they will be able to attract major stars to the Big Apple.
Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Neeskens and Carlos Alberto were among the big names to play for the club in the past and Messing thinks Beckham is exactly the kind of player to help them make a fresh impact.
"I don't think there's any question," Messing told Sportinglife.com when asked if Beckham, who is in the final year of his contract with the LA Galaxy, will be a target for the Cosmos.
"I think Beckham is the type of player that the New York Cosmos want and the New York Cosmos will be the club that players like Beckham want to play for.
"Who knows if it's too little too late but David's having his best year (playing football in the United States).
"I speak with him often and he is aware of every move that the Cosmos are making.
"New York Cosmos have a heritage, they have a legacy, they have a standard and Beckham fits right into that character profile so you imagine the New York Cosmos team with a Beckham, with a Messi and with a Cristiano Ronaldo.
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