Brentford boss Thomas Frank has joked about talk of David Beckham buying into the club.

The Inter Miami co-owner has been linked with buying a stake into the club amid confirmation Bees owner Matthew Benham is open to selling a minority stake.

Asked about the rumours, Frank joked: “If he comes and brings (Lionel) Messi with him, I will be very happy.

"Then I will call the owner and say, 'Matthew, do it!'

"But “I don't know anything about these rumours..."