£180m Man United partner hints at new stadium name, chief confirms they are open to deal

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Manchester United are exploring the idea of building a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium.

A huge choice awaits Ineos – whether to stay at Old Trafford or splash the cash and build a new stadium.

They have assembled a task force that includes Gary Neville and mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham to assess the club’s options going forward.

According to BBC Sport, Ineos will make their decision on whether to build a new stadium by the end of 2024.

Renovating Old Trafford is still an option, but it is expected to still come at a huge cost with a leaky roof to fix as a result of years under the careless Glazers.

If Ineos decide to move ahead with a new stadium, there is one question yet to be answered – what would it be called?

Finances behind a new 100,000-seater stadium

Finance expert Adam Williams revealed to United in Focus that a new stadium could generate £230million per season for Manchester United.

That includes a potential naming rights deal, which Williams predicted could be worth as much as £26million per season.

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However, it would come at the cost of the new stadium being named after a sponsor – United already appear to have an offer.

The Red Devils replaced TeamViewer with Snapdragon as the club’s new primary shirt sponsor this summer in a £180million three-year deal.

Man United naming rights deal

As per the Manchester Evening News, Snapdragon’s chief marketing officer Don McGuire has revealed that his company would also be open to a naming rights deal.

“Old Trafford is Old Trafford, it should always be Old Trafford,” McGuire said. “But if there is a brand attached to that in someway shape or form, powered by someone, an “at” or whatever.

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“This is Snapdragon Stadium at Bashor Field. We are working very closely with the team on the reimagination of Old Trafford from a technology and innovation standpoint. And Carrington. Both.

“So if that leads to something bigger, where it would make sense for us to go even bigger – this (shirt sponsor) is pretty big by the way, not inexpensive – but if it makes sense we are always looking out for opportunities.”

Snapdragon reportedly met with executives from Ineos and held a meeting on the day of United’s 3-2 win over Real Betis.