Published: 09:35 EDT, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 09:36 EDT, 9 August 2024

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Manchester United have modernised the player's tunnel at Old Trafford just in time for the beginning of the 2024-25 Premier League season.

It comes as new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club's leadership group are implementing widespread change at the Red Devils, with United currently assessing their options over whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new stadium.

Concerns have mounted over the last 12 months over the dilapidation of the iconic football arena. Those worries were heightened towards the end of the season, during United's home game against Arsenal, where cascades of water were seen falling through the stadium's roof - while players changing rooms were also flooded.

But staff and executives at Man United have been working to make improvements around the stadium, with the club today unveiling that they have modernised the player's tunnel - which had previously looked a little weary.

The tunnel is painted in the club's colours, black and red, and also boasts LED lights.

The club's crest has also been printed onto the ceiling, with the Red Devils' silhouette adorning the wall on the left, while the word 'UNITED' has been printed onto the wall on the right.

Manchester United have completed much-needed renovation works to their player's tunnel

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In a statement issued online, United also added that further work is being carried out to replace the Stretford End's executive seating with a standard general admission seating area. A rail seating section area will also be added and a dedicated atmosphere area in the Stretford End.

United are currently eyeing up plans to build a 100,000-capacity 'Wembley of the North' which could see the club build a PS2billion state-of-the-art football arena.

Mail Sport understands the club are considering keeping Old Trafford and preserving the stadium, which has been their home for 114 years, and making it a home for the women's and academy teams.

So far the club has spoken to around 30,000 fans over the new stadium, with responses roughly 50-50.

Ratcliffe is looking to make a decision on the new stadium by the end of the year in hopes that work could be complete by 2030.

The club's crest has also been printed onto the ceiling, with the Red Devils' silhouette adorning the wall on the left, while the word 'UNITED' has been printed on to the wall on the right

United, meanwhile, are also completing a PS50million refurbishment of their Carrington training ground.

Speaking about the work being done at Carrington, Sir Jim Ratcliffe - co-owner of Manchester United - said: 'We want to create a world -lass environment for our teams to win.

'When we conducted a thorough review of the Carrington training facilities and met with our men's first team players, it was clear the standards had fallen below some of our peers. This project will ensure Manchester United's training ground is once more renovated to the highest standards.

'Lord Foster, a fellow Mancunian, has brought some great inspiration to the design, in conjunction with the Manchester United team and we look forward to seeing the improvement to the facilities but most importantly on the pitch.'

Jim Ratcliffe