Mark Goldbridge: 100 per cent against Old Trafford move, Rasmus Hojlund is Manchester United’s most important player for the future, Jadon Sancho would shine for Tottenham and Jesse Lingard’s big mistake

In an exclusive column for talkSPORT.com, Mark Goldbridge delivers his verdict on a potential move away from Old Trafford, Jadon Sancho’s future and why Rasmus Hojlund is key for the future.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe apparently has some big plans for a new Manchester United stadium — I am not here for them, but it’s not his fault.

When you look at what Barcelona are doing with the Nou Camp, what Real Madrid are doing with the Bernabeu and what Liverpool are doing with Anfield — these are institutions. For those fans, it’s a cathedral, it’s a place of worship, it’s a massive, massive part of those football clubs, and Old Trafford, obviously being biased, is more than that for Manchester United fans.

When you think of Old Trafford you think of the Busby Babes, you think about Sir Matt Busby, you think about the many greats who have played at that great football club and any time you sit that ground before a game you think about it too, because it’s that hallowed turf.

I cannot get on board with moving out of Old Trafford, I don’t care if it’s a mile away or 100 metres away, it’s not Old Trafford. The fact they’re looking to do that…

From a business point of view I understand it and I actually sympathise with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on this. You’ve clearly got an option of rebuilding Old Trafford which is going to cost a lot of money and take a long time, or you can build something brand new which is going to be quicker and cheaper. You can also play at Old Trafford while you’re building it, whereas if you’re rebuilding Old Trafford, where do you play?

Financially Man United are up to their neck anyway, so the financial decision is to build a new stadium — but I’m 100 per cent against it.

Why are we having to move when Liverpool aren’t moving