David Beckham is ‘open to talks’ over Man Utd takeover
David Beckham has said he is open to talks with any potential buyer for Manchester United, according to reports.
Beckham can’t afford the Premier League giants himself, but could be part of an investment consortium to buy the club.
Beckham’s involvement could be beneficial to any prospective buyer given his long history with the club.
David Beckham has said he is open to talks with any possible buyer from Man United.
Beckham can’t afford the Premier League giants himself, but could be part of an investment consortium to buy the club.
According to The timesBeckham is open to talks with potential Manchester United bidders.
Potential buyers could recruit the former Red Devil to increase their chances of winning the United bidding war.
Beckham’s history with United and relationship with the Old Trafford faithful could tip the vote in favor of those he chooses to associate with.
According to The Times, ‘various investors’ have approached Beckham in the past, but talks never progressed.
The former England captain is said to be more open than ever to discussing a deal, as United confirmed their American owners were willing to sell the club on Tuesday.
The Glazers, who have spent the last 17 years at Old Trafford, put United up for sale this week
The Glazer family, which has faced significant opposition during his tenure, announced on Tuesday that it would be ready to sell the club after 17 years in charge.
The statement was posted on United’s website at 9:30 p.m., just as the listing on the New York Stock Exchange, where the club is listed, came to an end.
In the statement, the club said the board of directors was beginning a process “designed to enhance the future growth of the club” with the intention of maximizing opportunities on and off the pitch.
The statement went on to say that the Glazers would consider all options, including a “new investment in the club, a sale or other transactions”.
This was followed by a quote from Avram and Joel Glazer, United’s co-CEOs, who said “we will look at all options.”
United’s US owners are willing to “explore strategic alternatives to enhance the club’s growth.”
Old Trafford is the biggest club stadium in England, but it is in dire need of some improvements.
The statement concluded with the caveat that “there can be no guarantee” that any sale or investment will come from the process.
Sportsmail previously revealed how Sir Jim Ratcliffe had been linked to the purchase of Manchester United.
The British billionaire, who founded chemical giant Ineos, was among the first to express interest in buying the club when a sale was discussed earlier in the summer.
At the time, however, the Glazers had no intention of selling Manchester, and therefore Ratcliffe’s admission fell on deaf ears.
He is now ready to prepare a new approach after United’s unpopular owners revealed they are open to offers, although there are believed to be concerns about the potential sale price.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly preparing an offer to buy Manchester United from the Glazers.
Ratcliffe wary of overpaying amid reports that the Glazers could demand at least £5bn for their controlling stakes in United, with brokers Raine Group expected to push for a price beyond the club’s natural value .
The 70-year-old has experience dealing with Raine after his failed takeover bid at Chelsea in the summer, which collapsed when his offer was submitted too late after waiting for the price to drop.
However, his goal of buying United, the club he has supported since he was a child, is said to be serious and Ineos has likely already done its due diligence on the Red Devils, given their take-over-only rule. in companies that can significantly increase in value after three years.
Ratcliffe may be interested in partnering with Beckham, who played for United from his youth until joining Real Madrid in 2003.
Beckham made 394 appearances in Manchester United’s starting eleven and scored 85 goals
Ratcliffe may be interested in partnering with Beckham, who played for United from his youth until joining Real Madrid in 2003.
Beckham is considered a Manchester United legend. He was part of the Class of ’92 that won the FA Youth Cup alongside Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.
He went on to make 394 appearances for the First XI and scored 85 goals. One of his most notable came in the 1996-1997 season when he found the back of the net from the Selhurst Park halfway line.
Beckham made the switch to Real Madrid in the summer of 2003, but kept the fans in the side by helping United to another Premiership medal. He even scored a sensational free kick against Everton in his last game before leaving.
As a result, Beckham left the club with 11 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the treble.