Concern at Old Trafford, Manchester United clarifies recent leaks

As Manchester United prepare for this weekend's clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League, the focus in the media has been on the future. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's official ratification from the Premier League is set to be announced soon and interest is high on what he may plan to do next. Earlier this week, reports surfaced of the INEOS founder's plans for the future of Old Trafford.

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While most would like to see the current stadium redeveloped, Ratcliffe feels fans could accommodate the idea of an entirely new ground built in the vicinity. On Thursday, discussions around next season's kit have dominated the discourse. Social media was awash with rumours about what the new kit will look like for the Reds. The image circulating across the internet has been relatively well received.

In an inoffensive design, the main talking point was the new front-of-shirt sponsorship. At the beginning of next season, Snapdragon will be sponsoring the home, away and third kits, taking over from the current proprietors TeamViewer. Financially lucrative as it may be, the design has also earned comparisons to the United Vodafone kits of yesteryear.

Another important talking point has surrounded the future of Christian Eriksen. There was talk the Dane could leave United this month with Galatasaray planning to land a late deal in their transfer window.

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Rejected offers

However, reports suggested Eriksen rejected the proposal from the Turkish club and will remain at the club until the end of the campaign. However, Ratcliffe is thought to be eyeing a move to lower the age of the current squad in his first summer transferwindow.