<p>Inter Miami co-owner and England legend David Beckham admits involvement with Manchester United in any capacity in future would mean the 'world to him' but added the owners - the Glazers must leave for good as this is what fans want.</p>

<p>An Old Trafford veteran expressed his thoughts on the ever-going Manchester United takeover saga (ongoing since November last year), with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe being frontrunners.</p>

<p>Speaking with The Athletic in an exclusive chat, Beckham said losing fans is the worst that could happen to a club. Especially with a club like Manchester United, where fans are valued a lot, if something of this sort happens, it would be hard to get them back.</p>

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<p>"Once you lose the fans, especially at a club like Manchester United, it's hard to get them back.</p>

<p>"Obviously, they (the Glazers) have achieved a lot, and financially, the fact we're even talking about the numbers of what Manchester United will sell for shows the success they've had. But there needs to be change. We've all seen that, we all know that," Beckham said, as quoted by Sky Sports.</p>

<h2>Ten Hag came as a breather for United</h2>

<p>While the current Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag faced severe criticism over Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer saga late last year, with him at the helm, he looks like the right man for the job, something Beckham also believes.</p>

<p>Six-time Premier League winner with the Red Devils, Beckham also addressed the issue at hand - United's fall since Sir Alex Ferguson's reign ended.</p>

<p>"It hasn't been the greatest of times for Manchester United, on the field or off the field," Beckham said. "Seeing [head coach] Erik ten Hag come in is a breath of fresh air. He has had some tough decisions to make, but he has done it in the most elegant way and in a way where he has got the fans on his side.</p>

<p>"Off the field, as a fan and ex-player, I just want [the takeover] resolved. There has to be a decision. Whoever is running your club, you want them to be passionate, be involved, make the right decisions, bring in the right players and invest in the club," Beckham added.</p>

<h2>Manchester United glory with motivated squad&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

<p>Manchester United hasn't been at its best for a long time. With the inclusion of new faces, including England and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, the Red Devils are likely to put behind their past performances and vow for glory in the upcoming season.</p>

<p>The addition of André Onana as the new goalkeeper will also lift their hopes of tasting success in the Premier League and other domestic competitions.</p>

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Inter Miami co-owner and England legend David Beckham admits involvement with Manchester United in any capacity in future would mean the 'world to him' but added the owners - the Glazers must leave for good as this is what fans want.

Inter Miami co-owner and England legend David Beckham admits involvement with Manchester United in any capacity in future would mean the 'world to him' but added the owners - the Glazers must leave for good as this is what fans want. An Old Trafford veteran expressed his thoughts on the ever-going Manchester United takeover saga (ongoing since November last year), with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe being frontrunners. Speaking with The Athletic in an exclusive chat, Beckham said losing fans is the worst that could happen to a club. Especially with a club like Manchester United, where fans are valued a lot, if something of this sort happens, it would be hard to get them back. ALSO READ: FIFA Women's World Cup: Five-star Sweden crush Italy to reach last 16 "Once you lose the fans, especially at a club like Manchester United, it's hard to get them back. "Obviously, they (the Glazers) have achieved a lot, and financially, the fact we're even talking about the numbers of what Manchester United will sell for shows the success they've had. But there needs to be change. We've all seen that, we all know that," Beckham said, as quoted by Sky Sports. Ten Hag came as a breather for United While the current Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag faced severe criticism over Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer saga late last year, with him at the helm, he looks like the right man for the job, something Beckham also believes. Six-time Premier League winner with the Red Devils, Beckham also addressed the issue at hand - United's fall since Sir Alex Ferguson's reign ended. "It hasn't been the greatest of times for Manchester United, on the field or off the field," Beckham said. "Seeing [head coach] Erik ten Hag come in is a breath of fresh air. He has had some tough decisions to make, but he has done it in the most elegant way and in a way where he has got the fans on his side. "Off the field, as a fan and ex-player, I just want [the takeover] resolved. There has to be a decision. Whoever is running your club, you want them to be passionate, be involved, make the right decisions, bring in the right players and invest in the club," Beckham added. Manchester United glory with motivated squad Manchester United hasn't been at its best for a long time. With the inclusion of new faces, including England and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, the Red Devils are likely to put behind their past performances and vow for glory in the upcoming season. The addition of André Onana as the new goalkeeper will also lift their hopes of tasting success in the Premier League and other domestic competitions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team.</p>

<p>The world's richest man, Musk, joked on Twitter that he wanted to acquire the most successful club in England before revealing that he had no interest in buying any sports organisations.</p>

<p>His "joke" has pulled the spotlight on the club which is currently owned by The Glazers family.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Elon Musk jokes about buying Manchester United</strong></p>

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<p>As per AFP, the last time United won the Premier League was in 2013, and they haven't won a significant trophy since 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last weekend's devastating 4-0 loss to Brentford put United at the bottom of England's top division for the first time in thirty years.</p>

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<p>Responding to a Bloomberg report that the Glazer family would consider selling a minority stake, Ratcliffe's spokesperson said "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership."</p>

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<p>As per Reuters, Ratcliffe, the CEO of the chemical business INEOS, is a lifetime fan of the team and hails from the Manchester area.</p>

<p>"This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset," said the spokesperson.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team.

After Elon Musk declared his desire to purchase the Premier League team was all a part of "a long-running joke," Jim Ratcliffe's spokesperson told The Times on Wednesday (August 17) that the British billionaire is interested in buying the team. The world's richest man, Musk, joked on Twitter that he wanted to acquire the most successful club in England before revealing that he had no interest in buying any sports organisations. His "joke" has pulled the spotlight on the club which is currently owned by The Glazers family. Watch | Gravitas: Elon Musk jokes about buying Manchester United As per AFP, the last time United won the Premier League was in 2013, and they haven't won a significant trophy since 2017. Last weekend's devastating 4-0 loss to Brentford put United at the bottom of England's top division for the first time in thirty years. Also read | After Twitter, Elon Musk sets his sight on Manchester United? Responding to a Bloomberg report that the Glazer family would consider selling a minority stake, Ratcliffe's spokesperson said "If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer". "If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership." Also read | Musk unfiltered: A look at Elon Musk's most notorious tweets (in no particular order) As per Reuters, Ratcliffe, the CEO of the chemical business INEOS, is a lifetime fan of the team and hails from the Manchester area. "This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent. Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset," said the spokesperson. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc.</p>

<p>"I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome," Musk said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>But it could just be yet another pointless tweet by the world's richest person. As Reuters points out Musk has a history of making "irrelevant tweets".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares</strong></p>

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<p>As of now, it isn't clear whether the billionaire actually plans to pursue a deal or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Who is to say that the team is even up for sale? It is controlled by the American Glazer family, who did not respond to a request for comment, reports Reuters.</p>

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<p>One of the football teams with the greatest fan support worldwide, Manchester United holds a record of 20 times as English champions and three times as winners of the European Cup, the top club competition in the world of soccer.</p>

<p>Musk is currently embroiled in a controversial deal with Twitter and is being sued by the social media giant for trying to get out of the $44 billion deal to buy the company.</p>

<p>Some followers have urged Musk to purchase Manchester United rather than Twitter.</p>

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<p>As of Tuesday's stock market close, the football team had a $2.08 billion market value.&nbsp;The Glazers, who acquired Manchester United for 790 million pounds ($955.51 million) in 2005, have been under fire from the club's supporters in recent years due to the team's on-field troubles.</p>

<p>After United participated in an unsuccessful attempt to establish a breakaway European Super League last year, the anti-Glazer campaign gathered steam.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc.

First Twitter, now Manchester United? Elon Musk, the chief operating officer of Tesla, appears to be on a spending binge as the billionaire on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he was purchasing the soccer team Manchester United Plc. "I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome," Musk said in a tweet. Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2022 × But it could just be yet another pointless tweet by the world's richest person. As Reuters points out Musk has a history of making "irrelevant tweets". Watch | Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares As of now, it isn't clear whether the billionaire actually plans to pursue a deal or not. Who is to say that the team is even up for sale? It is controlled by the American Glazer family, who did not respond to a request for comment, reports Reuters. Also read | Twitter ordered to submit documents to Elon Musk from a fired employee regarding bot accounts One of the football teams with the greatest fan support worldwide, Manchester United holds a record of 20 times as English champions and three times as winners of the European Cup, the top club competition in the world of soccer. Musk is currently embroiled in a controversial deal with Twitter and is being sued by the social media giant for trying to get out of the $44 billion deal to buy the company. Some followers have urged Musk to purchase Manchester United rather than Twitter. Read More | Twitter spent $33 million on Elon Musk’s deal in three months As of Tuesday's stock market close, the football team had a $2.08 billion market value. The Glazers, who acquired Manchester United for 790 million pounds ($955.51 million) in 2005, have been under fire from the club's supporters in recent years due to the team's on-field troubles. After United participated in an unsuccessful attempt to establish a breakaway European Super League last year, the anti-Glazer campaign gathered steam. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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