David Beckham, who made a very visible expression of support of the bid to take over Manchester United when he donned a green and gold scarf that has become symbolic of the effort after AC Milan's 4-0 loss to United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, might be asked to invest in the takeover bid.

After the game, Beckham tried to downplay his gesture when he said the way United is run was "none of my business." But that doesn't rule out the possibility that the Manchester United Supporters Trust, which would like to buy out the Glazer family that owns United, will formally seek Beckham's support.

Beckham and wife Victoria certainly have the money -- a fortune estimated at $200 million -- to join the Red Knights, the group of wealthy individuals leading attempts to raise the takeover money. (Japanese global investment bank Nomura has been engaged by the Red Knights to begin the search for money.)