By Chrysanthus Ikeh
The takeover is believed to be funded by the oil-rich Qatari royal family, brokered by Beckham, who spent several months playing for Qatari-owned Paris Saint Germain before retiring last season.
The Sun reported that the deal has not been confirmed yet by the former players and a spokesman for the club said they have not received any bids.
The club is currently valued at $2.6 billion, equal to £1.6 billion.
The current American owners Joel and Avram Glazer purchased a controlling stake in the club for £810 million in 2005.
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