David Beckham's potential move to Queens Park Rangers is thought to be "unlikely" by the club's hierarchy, due to the midfielder's view that QPR's ambitions do not match his, the prevailing view at Loftus Road being that the former Manchester United player may well stay at LA Galaxy.

Beckham's contract with the MLS club expires next month and the 36-year-old is determined to continue playing at least until the 2012 London Olympics, where he hopes to captain the Great Britain team.

Beckham has met Tony Fernandes, QPR's owner, but a club executive said: "We do not think it is likely now. Also Neil Warnock [the manager] is not completely sure where he would fit into the team."

Asked if Beckham's financial requirements may be too high, the executive said: "Actually I think he thinks we are too small a club."

Galaxy are thought to be bullish regarding retention of a player who has proved a commercial success and who has helped raise the profile of the MLS globally.

Tom Payne, Galaxy's president, who has just approved a lucrative post-season tour to Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia for what may turn out to be Beckham's farewell appearances, said last week: "There aren't any other David Beckhams, on and off the field, around, are there?"