Manchester United revamp iconic Old Trafford symbol in bid to boost Erik ten Hag's side's performance

Manchester United have announced that work has started to redesign the iconic players' tunnel at Old Trafford.

Situated between the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and the Stretford End, the tunnel is being revamped ahead of the forthcoming campaign. The club has said 'the objective is to create a performance environment that will inspire and motivate our men's, women's and Academy players on matchdays'.

Being overseen by the football department, the refurbishment will introduce a 'more modern and premium space for the squads to utilise'. United have also said that existing plaques in memory of former club president John Henry Davis and former owner James W. Gibson will both be given new homes inside the tunnel.

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Ineos have grand ambitions to modernise and improve United's facilities, both at Old Trafford and at their Carrington training base. Last month, United announced that work was due to start on modernising the men's first-team building.

The project will cost £50million and United have said the changes will deliver a 'world-class football facility with a positive culture to support future success'. The renovation work is expected to be ongoing for the duration of the 2024/25 season and the initial focus will be on the gym, medical, nutrition and recovery areas for the players.

Both Old Trafford and Carrington have become tired and dated, meaning Ineos' decision to implement changes at both venues so quickly have been well received by supporters. Ineos sporting director Sir David Brailsford is understood to have provided detailed observations on the club.

He is keen to improve standards at the