DAVID BECKHAM COULD LEAD UAE TAKEOVER ATTEMPT TO END GLAZER ERA
David Beckham has reportedly been approached to front a new takeover bid for Man United by a UAE consortium. The group wants the legend to be the face of their offer for the club.
According to reports, David Beckham, a legend of Manchester United, has been asked to represent a fresh takeover attempt at Old Trafford. An unknown United Arab Emirates (UAE) group is getting ready to submit a bid for the Glazers' majority stake in the Premier League team.
By leveraging his international recognition and current ownership stakes at Salford City and Inter Miami, the consortium is eager to have former England captain Beckham serve as a spokesman for their proposal. The 50-year-old, who has a £300 million net worth, will be given the chance to invest in United by the firm.
A former Red Devils midfielder, Beckham is also the consortium's first pick to spearhead the offer. But other former athletes have also been taken into consideration, such as Wayne Rooney and Eric Cantona.
The Glazers' controversial ownership has been criticised by United great Beckham in the past, but they would only consider proposals for their holding that exceeded £5 billion. The club's current stock market valuation is more than doubled by this amount.
The Glazers took over in a £790 million purchase twenty years ago, and according to The Mirror, the club is currently worth almost £2 billion.
However, if United moves forward with plans to build a new, cutting-edge stadium, the American businesspeople would need to pay a significant premium to cover any potential future increase in the club's value. Following the purchase of a 27.7 per cent share in February 2024, which has since increased to over 29 per cent, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group assumed control of the club's football activities.
Recent rumours indicate that, even with Ratcliffe's minority takeover, the United co-owner would be compelled to sell his share because of a provision in a contract with the Glazers, should they decide to give up their majority stake.
The club's top executives were taken aback by takeover rumours earlier this month, according to club insiders.
A prominent figure in Saudi Arabian sports, Turki Al-Sheikh, shocked United's personnel and supporters by implying on social media that the team was about to receive additional funding. Despite his subsequent social media clarifications, the rumour mill has continued to spin ever since.
GARETH BARRY URGES MANCHESTER UNITED TO SIGN ELLIOT ANDERSON FOR £100M
Gareth Barry identifies Elliot Anderson as the ideal Casemiro replacement as the Brazilian prepares to leave Man Utd.
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Gareth Barry, the former Premier League midfielder, thinks Manchester United should target Elliot Anderson to take Casemiro’s place. Casemiro, now 34, already said he’s leaving Old Trafford when his contract ends this summer.
United’s decision not to extend Casemiro’s deal fits with their plan to shake up the squad. They paid Real Madrid an initial £60 million for him in 2022, and with add-ons, the deal reached £70 million. Casemiro’s on big wages around £300,000 a week, which gets closer to £350,000 if United make the Champions League. There’s also uncertainty about Manuel Ugarte’s future. With both potentially on the way out, plenty of names are being floated as replacements.
Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali, and Adam Wharton are all in the conversation, but Barry sees Anderson as the best option.
Talking to BOYLE Sports, Barry explained, “Manchester United will definitely be searching for someone to fill Casemiro’s shoes. Anderson isn’t the same kind of player, and there’s a big age difference, too. What he brings is pretty unique.
“I really rate Elliot Anderson. If you’re a United scout, you’re talking about him. Off the ball, there aren’t many better. He presses, he shuts down space, and he’s great at winning the ball back. Plus, he can play forward too.
“That’s why Thomas Tuchel starts him for England over some big names, and why he could easily start at the World Cup. I’m sure he’s getting discussed in various boardrooms, not just at Manchester United.
“If a move’s going to happen, it’s better to get it over the line quickly. It just makes everything smoother for both clubs and the player, especially with a big tournament coming up.”
Barry added, “No one wants uncertainty hanging over Anderson while he’s focused on England at the World Cup. It doesn’t help anyone. And if he has a standout tournament, his price could easily go up.
“So if everyone agrees it’s time for a move, getting the deal sorted before the World Cup just makes sense.”
Even so, Nottingham Forest won’t be keen to let Anderson go. Since joining Newcastle in 2024, he’s become a vital part of their midfield. Forest supposedly set its price at £100 million, but their relegation fight could change things. Right now, Vitor Pereira’s squad sits 16th in the table, just three points clear of the drop zone with seven games to play. names and
FA CHARGES HARRY MAGUIRE FOR "IMPROPER BEHAVIOR" FOLLOWING COSTLY BOURNEMOUTH DISMISSAL
Michael Carrick’s side faces a defensive crisis as Harry Maguire is charged by the FA for improper conduct.
Harry Maguire has been charged by the Football Association over his conduct following the red card he received in Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.
The defender was sent off after officials judged that he pulled back Evanilson inside the penalty area during their Premier League meeting last month. Maguire challenged the decision with both referee Stuart Atwell and fourth official Matt Donohue once VAR confirmed the call.
That penalty allowed Junior Kroupi to score the equaliser, helping Bournemouth claw back a point against Michael Carrick’s side.
According to an FA statement, Maguire faces charges relating to improper behaviour and/or the use of abusive or insulting language towards the fourth official after his dismissal. He has until April 2 to respond to these allegations.
As things stand, Maguire is due to serve a one-match ban for the red card, which would rule him out of Manchester United's game against Leeds at Old Trafford on April 13. If his ban is extended following this charge, he could also miss the clash with Chelsea on April 18, an encounter that could be crucial, given United sit third and hold a seven-point cushion over sixth-placed Chelsea in the battle for Champions League spots.
Earlier, Daily Mail Sport reported that Manchester United lodged a formal complaint with the PGMOL after the Bournemouth draw. The club were particularly frustrated over a denied second penalty, where Amad Diallo appeared to be brought down in the box while they led 1-0. Bournemouth then equalised through Ryan Christie in the ensuing play, and a VAR review did not overturn the decision, which may have swung momentum considerably.
Inside the United camp, there’s a sense that Maguire’s foul, which led to Bournemouth's second equaliser, mirrored the unpunished challenge on Diallo involving Adrien Truffert. That comparison fuels their belief that some decisions during the game didn’t go their way.
