The busiest time of the year is over for Manchester United’s backroom staff, and for Ineos, attention can now be diverted from transfers toward an even bigger project.
It was a summer which saw Manchester United act a lot more decisively in terms of incomings, with little time spent on wild goose chases, which has been a common issue over the previous decade.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe slammed Ed Woodward for his lack of footballing smarts, and he will be pleased with the work Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada managed to complete.
Senne Lammens was the late deadline day addition, while United were even successful in terms of offloading the club’s unwanted players.
Now the transfer window is done and dusted, Ineos‘ attention can instead be focused on getting the statement piece of their rebuild started.
Manchester United Plans to Build New World Class Stadium.
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Ineos can now focus on starting 100,000 seater New Old Trafford construction
Prior to the summer transfer window, one of the biggest topics being discussed around the club was the plans to build a new stadium, replacing Old Trafford.
It was back in March 2025 that United unveiled plans for a brand new Old Trafford, which is set to seat an expected 100,000 fans.
The world-renowned architect Norman Foster is designing the stadium, which Ratcliffe has desired since taking charge, with ambitions to give the Red Devils facilities unmatched around the world.
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United’s new intimidating stadium has yet to begin construction; however, plans are in place for completion by 2030.
There had been reports that United wanted to begin construction by the end of 2025, so now that the transfers are done, United need to knuckle down on getting this into action if they want to meet the deadlines.
United have to acquire land from a rail freight, causing them to relocate, which could cost between £200m and £300m, with public funding sought.
Manchester United need to back it up on the pitch
Having a best-in-class stadium is all well and good for United, but it won’t mean anything in the end if the Red Devils find themselves in a bad situation on the field.
Project 150 for United comes to mind, with Omar Berrada hoping for the club to be challenging for league titles by 2028.
United must return to the pinnacle of the sport in order to reap the financial rewards a new stadium will bring in terms of matchday income and also sponsorships.
Chart showing Manchester United's matchday income and planned stadium capacity at Old Trafford next to rivals
Man United stadium capacity and matchday income Credit: Adam Williams/United in Focus/GRV Media
If United are back to being one of the best in the world by the time the stadium opens, sponsorship could be incredibly lucrative. United could soon see big money sponsorships for the new Carrington, but naming rights for a new Old Trafford could be off the charts.
So while United will hope that on-field problems sort themselves out, Ineos can turn attentions to the stadium.