David Beckham backed as Ineos successor and urged to appoint Roy Keane as Man United boss

Djibril Cisse has suggested David Beckham could replace the Glazers and Ineos as Manchester United owner, with Roy Keane as manager.

Amid mounting discontent at Manchester United over the Glazers' ownership and Ineos' management, former striker Djibril Cisse has put forward an alternative vision for the club's future. Cisse believes David Beckham, citing his success as co-owner of Inter Miami, could step in to replace the current ownership structure and lift United out of their current malaise.

Cisse has also suggested that fellow club legend Roy Keane should be appointed manager alongside Beckham's potential ownership role. Keane, who hasn't managed since 2008, is a Sky Sports pundit but hasn't completely ruled out a return to the dugout, though he admits it is unlikely. Cisse, who played under Keane at Sunderland, praised the Irishman's strong personality, experience and iconic status at the club during United's glory years.

The suggestions come as United hover just above the relegation zone following a poor start to the season, though a recent comeback win over Roma in the Champions League provided some relief. Fan discontent has reached an all-time high, with protests during the Roma match.