David Beckham has been approached to back a takeover bid for Manchester United, according to reports.Rumours are swirling about a consortium from the United Arab Emirates preparing to make an offer to buy the Glazers' majority shareholding in the club.And, according to the Star and Mirror, the consortium would like former United winger Beckham to be an ambassador for the bid.

David Beckham has been approached to back a takeover bid for Manchester United, according to reports.Rumours are swirling about a consortium from the United Arab Emirates preparing to make an offer to buy the Glazers' majority shareholding in the club.And, according to the Star and Mirror, the consortium would like former United winger Beckham to be an ambassador for the bid.