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Connor O'Neill

David Beckham 'makes Manchester United takeover decision' that could have knock-on effect for Liverpool

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that David Beckham 'will come with a consortium' in an effort to complete a takeover at Manchester United.

On the day, last Tuesday, that the Old Trafford club cancelled Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract, the Glazer family released a statement saying that they were trying to find new investment, either to acquire a share of the club, or buy it outright, which would end their 17-year ownership of United.

It was also confirmed, on the same day, that United have appointed the Raine Group, an American bank that found a buyer for Chelsea this year, to be the club’s advisers and another bank, Rothschild and Co, who will advise the Glazer family.

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