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Paul Scholes Backs David Beckham Consortium for Manchester United Takeover

Paul Scholes Backs David Beckham Consortium for Manchester United Takeover
English Premier League · 22:55:42 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has expressed support for a consortium led by David Beckham to purchase the club and remove the current owners, the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Scholes, speaking to media outlets, said "I don't see why not" when asked about the prospect of a Beckham-led bid.

The potential takeover would mark a significant shift in ownership at Old Trafford, with Beckham's group aiming to wrest control from the Glazers, who have faced long-standing fan opposition, and minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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