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The Independent
6 minutes ago
- The Independent
Manchester United's bold new stadium plans already delayed by dispute with freight train company
Manchester United 's bold plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium beside replace Old Trafford have already hit a major hindrance. Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled drawings earlier this year for a new venue to replace the tired existing ground, which has been poorly maintained under the Glazer family's ownership. The plans included major new housing, leisure and retail space around the ground to transform the area into an attractive destination that offers visitors more than just football. United has proposed building the £2bn stadium themselves. The futuristic design – by celebrated architest Sir Norman Foster 's firm Foster + Partners – is inspired by the Red Devils Trident, and is dominated by three huge spindles or masts in a trident formation, giving the project the impression of something of a circus tent. But the club are looking for both local government and Trafford Council to support the wider scheme. However, progress has already halted as the club negotiates with local landowner Freightliner, which owns a train terminal close to Old Trafford. United value the land at £40-50m but Freightliner has demanded £400m and talks are at an impasse, according to the Guardian. United remain confident the ambitious timescale of completing the project within five to six years can be met, with sights set on hosting the Women's World Cup final in 2035 when the tournament is hosted on the British Isles. A taskforce convened by Ratcliffe, chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe, estimated the regeneration project could bring an extra £7.3bn to the British economy and create 92,000 jobs. Chief executive Omar Berrada said at the time: 'Our long-term objective as a club is to have the world's best football team playing in the world's best stadium', with Old Trafford - which has been United's home since 1909 - deemed to have 'fallen behind', in Ratcliffe's words. "I think we may well finish up with the most iconic football stadium in the world," the billionaire added. Two of the three masts will reach 150m in height, with the tallest - at the apex of the trident - 200m, significantly taller than the tallest building in Manchester, the 169m Beetham Tower, and towering over Wembley's 135m mast. The plan for the masts is for them to be visible for up to 37.4km - so residents of parts of Cheshire, the Peak District, and even the outskirts of Liverpool will be able to see at least some of the stadium. Alongside the stadium will be a huge plaza, "twice the size of Trafalgar Square" according to the architects, with the material connecting the masts extending to cover this outside space. Foster has said the stadium will take five years to build, and will be a 'prefabrication' built elsewhere and transported down the Manchester Ship Canal in 160 component pieces. Ratcliffe has not stated when building work to begin, but said: 'It depends how quickly the government get going with their regeneration. I think they want to get going quite quickly. I assume that will go well. The thing that allows us to do that is the Manchester Ship Canal, that halves the time.' The government has already given its backing to the project.
The Independent
6 minutes ago
- The Independent
Ruben Amorim has 'no doubts' that Man United can win Premier League and Champions League again
Ruben Amorim has said he has 'no doubts' that Manchester United can reach the highs of Premier League and Champions League glory again, echoing bullish comments made by his player Luke Shaw on the club's pre-season tour. United finished 15th last term in a dismal season, their lowest league finish since 1989-90, and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham to finish without silverware. But Amorim, who said the 'hardest part' of his job was going to games 'know[ing] that we are not going to be competitive', felt confident that things could be turned around in his first full season as manager. Speaking to various publications on Sunday ahead of their friendly against Everton in Chicago, Amorim said: 'I know it's a massive gap from where we finished - but it's Manchester United. We need to return to Europe.' Asked whether United can win the Premier League and Champions League again, he said, 'I have no doubts. 'There are some things you cannot buy that this club has: pedigree, history, fans. With all these things, if we have a different culture, we can return to our place.' His comments echoed Shaw's, who said earlier in this tour that, 'The aim has to be to win the Premier League,' he said. 'I know people will be questioning me after last season, but it has to be that.' Shaw also made a comment that there were 'no stragglers' in the United team, with a major clearout of players taking place and several expensive signings heading for the exit door or out of favour. The exiles Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrrell Malacia were not included in the pre-season squad and have been given the opportunity to explore the possibility of moves away, while Marcus Rashford has been offloaded to Barcelona on loan. Amorim gave a matter-of-fact explanation of the state of affairs at Old Trafford. 'There are players that clearly show they don't want to be here and that is normal. They are not bad and I'm good. I'm not bad and they are good,' he said. 'If the market closes and then they are Manchester United players, we as a club have to treat them in the same conditions. But in this moment I'm just working with the players that I think are going to stay and the other guys are trying to find a solution for their careers.' Of Garnacho, who abruptly fell out of favour at the end of last season, Amorim said, 'He's a really talented boy and sometimes things don't work out. You cannot explain specifically what it is. 'But I have the feeling, I think it's clear that Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership and I can understand that. So I think it's not a problem.' The 40-year-old evidently sees his tenure as a long-term project. He said, 'I want to be manager of Manchester United for a while,' later asserting he wanted to be at the club for '20 years'. 'And I took five years to choose this club so I don't want to fail,' he added.
Scottish Sun
6 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Benjamin Sesko's preferred club ‘revealed' as Newcastle prepare new £70m-plus transfer offer in bid to beat Man Utd
RB Leipzig are also in talks with another Prem club over a separate deal SESK APPEAL Benjamin Sesko's preferred club 'revealed' as Newcastle prepare new £70m-plus transfer offer in bid to beat Man Utd Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEWCASTLE are set to fail in their club-record £70million bid for Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko - but will return with an improved offer. Toon are offering £65.5m up front plus £4.3m in add-ons but the German club are expected to turn down the offer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Newcastle are set to fail in their club-record £70million bid for Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko Credit: Getty Leipzig are hoping for a bidding war between Manchester United and Newcastle, who are set to lose Alexander Isak to Liverpool. Even if both clubs offer the same amount, Leipzig will look to increase the size of add-ons and the sell-on percentage. Sesko, 22, is certain to leave Leipzig and he was left out of the club's 2-1 friendly against Atalanta on Saturday. The forward is understood to be happy to join EITHER club. READ MORE ON MAN UTD RU THE DAY Amorim dreaded going to Old Trafford as he opens up on hellish Man Utd season Leipzig sporting director Marcel Shafer said: 'Due to the very concrete interest from several clubs, we have decided that he will not play today. 'When I say that strong interest has been registered and approaches have been made, it's obvious what has happened. 'I would like to make it clear that this does not mean that he is on his way to another club. "And it also does not mean that Benji will not be playing next week.' 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Yet Sesko is still unlikely to play again for the club particularly as Leipzig are also keen to sell the player. Leipzig are also set to sell Dutch forward Xavi Simons to Chelsea. Simons missed the Atalanta game with a neck issue although he could cost Chelsea up to £60m.
