David Beckham says his new Miami club will be run like Manchester United.

Beckham is trying to establish a franchise in Florida, with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber revealing last month that the former England captain is close to sealing a deal that will bring MLS to Miami.

When the club is eventually up and running, Beckham says it will be modelled on United, where he spent 12 successful years as a player.

"We want the club to be run professionally -- everything needs to be run like a club like Manchester United," Beckham told the Daily Star. "You have to look at it like that.

"Luckily, I've had a little bit of experience in that and I definitely will be a demanding owner. I want the team to be successful and the club to be successful, so I think I have to be demanding.

"I definitely won't get involved in team decisions, though -- the way players are playing and things like that. The hairdryer? Well, I've seen it enough times and I know how it works on the positive side of things. We'll see. But I'm not going to manage or coach. I won't get involved in any of that. I will just be the owner."

Beckham, who spent time in MLS with LA Galaxy, said the project is making good progress, while the site of the club's stadium could even be announced in the next six weeks.