Manchester United has a new buyer – and it's none other than David Beckham!

Yamini003

The Manchester United takeover saga keeps evolving. Earlier, there were reports that the takeover deal for Manchester United was finally reaching a conclusion. However, just a few days later, a new development has emerged in the Manchester United takeover saga. It is now reported that another prospective bidder has entered the fray, and this new entrant is none other than the iconic figure, David Beckham.

While there is no official confirmation yet regarding David Beckham's intent to buy Manchester United, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims he has received information suggesting that Beckham plans to lead a consortium for the takeover. This news has come as a bit of a surprise since even the Saudi Arabian billionaire, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, couldn't successfully complete a takeover of Manchester United. The Glazer family, the current owners of Manchester United, has reportedly set a sky-high asking price, even beyond what Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was willing to offer, which was $7 billion. Speculations in the media suggest that the Glazers' asking price could potentially be around $10 billion, which is three times Manchester United's current market value. This has made many wonder if there's room for another bidder.

However, the prospect of David Beckham leading a takeover of Manchester United is indeed a possibility. Beckham currently owns a Major League Soccer (MLS) team named Inter Miami CF, and Lionel Messi plays for this team. Moreover, American sports consortiums are known to have substantial financial resources. Therefore, it's highly plausible that Beckham, leveraging his connections in the American sports industry, could find co-investors to bid for Manchester United.

Currently, it remains unclear in what manner David Beckham and his potential co-investors plan to purchase Manchester United. Whether it will be a complete acquisition, potentially at the rumored $12.6 billion price tag, or if they are considering buying a minority stake, is still uncertain. Nonetheless, negotiations appear to be in the pipeline, and while no formal discussions with Manchester United have commenced, there seems to be a strong undercurrent of interest. It's expected that formal negotiations will be initiated in the coming days.

Isha000

In fact, it's quite normal for Manchester United to have a new owner, as long as it remains in this market, after all, it's still a formidable player in the world of football.

977Iti

David Beckham has truly had an incredibly successful life. During his career as a football player, he was a world-class athlete. Now, in retirement, he has become one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs. He enjoys a happy family life with a loving wife and a household full of children. He is undoubtedly a winner in life. In a previous life, I imagine he must have saved the Earth, or no, perhaps the entire galaxy, to have earned such a perfect life this time around!

Sona59

If it's really that good... Beckham acquiring Manchester United can be even more ruthless than the Glazer family, it's fine, take your share, after all, it's because you're handsome!

Jafar224

Americans have a unique talent for sports marketing; just look at NBA player salaries, and you'll see how skilled they are at leveraging sports leagues for profit. But while making money is one thing, I don't want to see Americans tinkering with football rules, no matter who acquires Manchester United or how many American owners the Premier League has. The NBA may be lively, but it's not necessarily thrilling, and I certainly don't want the Premier League to go down that path!

Shri333

David Beckham himself doesn't have the financial resources to buy Manchester United, but he could be a symbol of the club and lead a purchase effort. He could take on the role of the club's chairman, just like what's happening at Inter Miami now, where Beckham holds a 60% stake and serves as the club's chairman. However, in the case of Manchester United, it's likely that Beckham would only be a minority shareholder. Beckham is highly respected and holds a prominent position among Manchester United fans. With Beckham leading the way, he should be able to gain the approval of the fans. He has been successful in both his playing career and business ventures, making him a highly professional figure in the football world. Having someone like him lead Manchester United would likely be a more promising prospect than the Glazers.

Ritu13

Beckham is currently developing his interests in the United States, where there are many wealthy investors. Manchester United's financial potential is well known, and this is why the Glazers have been reluctant to let go. Raising funds for Beckham should not be a problem. The key factors are how much the Glazers are willing to sell for and how much potential buyers are willing to pay for the acquisition.

I believe the likelihood of this happening is not very high, given the Glazers' known reluctance to sell and their desire for high valuations. They have even turned down offers from Middle Eastern billionaires, indicating how unwilling they are to let go of the club.