Manchester United icon David Beckham is expected to play a key role to renew talks between UAE-based consortium and the Glazers. 

It was reported last week that a UAE-based consortium flew to London to hold a meeting with officials from Manchester United regarding a potential takeover.

The report claimed that the Glazer family were showing signs of being open to the possibility of selling the club.

Manchester United takeover: David Beckham could play a key role

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However, Indy Kaila has now shared an update on his initial information, reporting that the initial talks have been rejected by Manchester United, with the Glazers seemingly maintaining their strong stance towards selling the club.

Indy further adds that despite the initial rejection, UAE are serious about the Manchester United takeover and believe that talks can be renewed. It is reported that club legend David Beckham could play a key role in getting the talks started again after a formal approach was made in the last 24 hours.

According to our sources:

A consortium based in the United Arab Emirates ?? initial talks has been rejected by @ManUtd.

Formal approach made in the last 24...