Thomas Frank has responded to David Beckham investment rumours at Brentford by saying the Inter Miami co-owner is welcome “if he brings Lionel Messi”.

The Premier League outfit already have one Beckham on their books, with David’s son Romeo forming part of their B team.

The Manchester United and England legend has been spotted attending games in west London.

It is now being suggested that he could land a stake in the club as Bees owner Matthew Benham opens himself up to investment talks.

Brentford boss Frank has said of those rumours: “If he brings Messi as well, I’ll be very happy! Then I’ll say do it, I’ll call Matthew. Get it done. Rumours I don’t know, but yeah Matthew is the owner.”

David Beckham is already helping to steer the ship at ambitious MLS outfit Inter Miami, with a stunning deal for eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi completed in the summer of 2023.

The ex-Three Lions captain also forms part of the Class of ‘92 ownership team at Salford alongside Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt.

Brentford could do with a Messi-esque influence in their squad at present as star striker Ivan Toney is completing a ban for breaches of FA betting regulations and Cameroon international forward Bryan Mbeumo has added his name to an ever-growing injury list.