The pair, who moved with their three children to the US city when soccer star David signed a contract with team Los Angeles Galaxy, are said to be "disillusioned" with life Stateside.

A source close to the family told America's OK! magazine: "David is very close to his family and would much rather be living in the UK.

A lot of things haven't gone the way they thought it would and they are both feeling a bit disillusioned. "David keeps saying he is hoping someone buys out his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy so he can go home."

Victoria's representative has denied the couple are unhappy in America, saying: "They couldn't be happier here. They aren't having second thoughts."

David's representative added: "He is there to fulfil his contract."

Victoria - who recently finished a reunion world tour with her band the Spice Girls - is said to be desperate to move back to London to concentrate on her fashion range dVb.

She recently announced she is launching a denim line for men, and revealed she prefers David in big, baggy jeans.

Victoria said: "I think guys should wear jeans big and baggy, with a big pair of boots or flip-flops - exactly how you see David when he's out in his jeans and T-shirt.

"Do not pull them up tight and have your bulge showing. Let it hang! I didn't want anything too tight around the crotch. That really repulses me. It might be fashionable, but you are not going to get that from dVb."