The Mirror says the group plan to buyout majority owners, the Glazer family.
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And they have approached Beckham about becoming an ambassador for the bid.
The UAE investors want Beckham to front their takeover push ahead of former teammate Eric Cantona and ex-United captain Wayne Rooney.
The Glazers are said to be willing to sell their shareholding for £5bn.
The Americans share ownership of United with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos, which hold 27.7 per cent of the club.