Manchester United considering approaching Gary Neville’s Hotel Football to become their base before home matches after traffic chaos
The Red Devils have arrived late to Old Trafford for their last two Champions League fixtures due to heavy traffic
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MANCHESTER UNITED are considering approaching Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville over using their hotel as a base before European home matches.
The Red Devils have arrived late to Old Trafford for their last two Champions League fixtures due to heavy traffic.
The club were fined for delaying kick-off against Valencia, and boss Jose Mourinho had to WALK to the stadium from their grid-locked coach ahead of the Juventus clash.
United legends Giggs and Neville are two of the owners of Hotel Football, which lies directly opposite the Theatre of Dreams.
Mourinho – whose side came back to win 2-1 at Bournemouth on Saturday – uses the city centre-based Lowry to his give pre-match team talks at present.
But that could change if a deal with the members of the Class of 92 can be struck, with talks thought to be on the agenda.
An Old Trafford source said: “The situation is again being reviewed after the Juventus drama. It has been a shambles if truth be told.
“Hotel Football was flagged up as a suggestion and it would solve the recent travel issues, certainly in terms of the logistics.
“United would have to make the approach but even then, Ryan and Gary have no problem booking the place out on match weekends, so might be conflicted if the call comes.
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“The owners weren't too pleased when the hotel was launched back in 2015 but even they won't mind if it sorts the travel situation out.”
United stayed in the nearby Hilton Garden Inn ahead of the Juventus clash, but with cars at an almost standstill, Mourinho walked with fans to Old Trafford.
And kick-off had to be delayed against Valencia after the squad only got to the ground at 7.16pm, despite leaving the Lowry at 6pm.