Tag: INEOS

Manchester United Push Ahead With Plans for New Stadium Project

Manchester United
March 2026

Manchester United are moving closer to launching their new stadium project, with land assembly and structural planning now central to the next phase. The proposed development would create a major new sporting hub and become the most expensive stadium build in Premier League history. Club officials are working through land issues, including a nearby freight terminal, while also selecting the right delivery team before final design work begins. Collette Roche said progress on site control should come within months, helping prepare the ground for the formal planning process.

Rossi tells United hierarchy to prioritise trophies over money as pressure grows on owners

Manchester United
March 2026

Rossi urged United’s ownership and leadership to stop focusing on revenue and refocus on building a trophy-winning team, pointing to City’s dominance since 2013. He referenced United’s post-Ferguson decline, heavy transfer spend with limited return, and argued recent progress under Carrick can be a platform if priorities shift toward winning.

Louis Saha warns Bruno Fernandes to weigh Old Trafford future as he names Cole Palmer replacement

Bruno Fernandes
February 2026

Louis Saha says Bruno Fernandes should consider his future at Manchester United amid uncertainty under INEOS, and claims Cole Palmer would be a perfect successor if Fernandes leaves. Saha argues Fernandes’ prime years and trophy ambitions may not align with a club still in transition. He frames the issue as a strategic uncertainty rather than loyalty, suggesting United may need a high-end creative replacement if Fernandes departs.

Ratcliffe Apologises to Glazers After Immigration Remarks; United Image Risk Flagged

Jim Ratcliffe
February 2026

Ratcliffe reportedly apologised directly to the Glazers and publicly after backlash to his immigration comments, with concerns raised about sponsor relations and stadium planning. Reports describe the club assessing commercial and reputational impact, plus potential complications around cooperation with local and regional authorities for either Old Trafford regeneration or a new roughly £1 billion stadium concept. The FA is said to be reviewing remarks, adding governance pressure alongside political condemnation.

Manchester United Issue Inclusion Statement After Ratcliffe Immigration Backlash

Manchester United F.C.
February 2026

United released a club statement stressing it is “inclusive and welcoming” following backlash to Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration, which he later said had offended people and apologised for his wording. Ratcliffe issued an apology focused on language while reiterating support for controlled immigration. United’s response leaned on its equality campaign and EDI commitments, listing initiatives and standards it says underpin club culture and community work.

Carrick Says He Takes No Offence Ahead of Old Trafford Ownership Protest

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Carrick said he is not offended by planned fan protests against ownership, despite improved results under his interim spell. The protest is driven by long-running anger at the Glazers and continued frustration after recent underperformance; Carrick acknowledged the context while focusing on football matters.

Manchester United Split Over New Deal for Maguire as Ratcliffe Pushes Youth Shift

Harry Maguire
January 2026

United’s leadership is divided on whether to extend Maguire’s contract; Ratcliffe is reportedly against it even though Maguire would take a pay cut to stay. Ratcliffe wants a younger centre-back core and believes existing mid-20s options plus emerging prospects cover the need; other club figures cite Maguire’s form and resilience, while his agents are exploring overseas interest as leverage.

Manchester United Drop to Eighth in Deloitte Money League After 2024-25 Low Point

Manchester United
January 2026

United fell to eighth in the Deloitte Football Money League, dropping below Liverpool and Arsenal for the first time in the report’s history, highlighting the financial impact of their poor 2024-25 campaign and reduced competitive standing. Despite recording £666.5m turnover, United were overtaken by rivals as on-pitch decline undercut growth. The report frames the slide as a long-term erosion that commercial strength can no longer fully offset.

United Linked With January Move for Ruben Neves Under Carrick

Ruben Neves
January 2026

United are reported to be accelerating a move for Neves, valued around £20m, to strengthen midfield immediately. The club view midfield control as a core weakness and see Neves as a longer-term fit even under an interim, with funds ready to deploy quickly if conditions allow.

United snap up 13-year-old defender Socrates after London trial setbacks

Socrates
December 2025

Manchester United have signed 13-year-old centre-back Socrates, a London-born prospect who impressed after five years at Elite London Academy, underlining the club’s renewed commitment to aggressive youth recruitment under the INEOS regime. Rejected after trials at Arsenal, Tottenham and Crystal Palace, Socrates rebuilt his game from winger to composed centre-back, convincing United scouts during a trial spell; he will relocate to Manchester, combining a top local school with a long-term development plan inside the academy.

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