The new Old Trafford

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has received a new environmental permit from the Flemish government for his €4 billion Project One ethane cracker in Antwerp, allowing his company INEOS to resume construction after previous delays due to environmental concerns. Following this development, Ratcliffe is considering plans for a new Manchester United stadium, although no official decision has been made yet. He has tasked his advisors with justifying not proceeding with the project, but they have yet to find a compelling reason against it. The reasoning mirrors that for the Antwerp project; the current stadium is deemed inadequate and it may be more cost-effective to build anew rather than repair. Manchester United has a long history at Old Trafford, having been there since 1910, but the club has undergone several relocations prior to that. The potential new stadium could signify a significant shift in the club's future direction.