Many commentators would agree that Manchester United is the greatest football club in the world. They play in the English Premier League, the world's most popular football league. They have won more trophies than any other English club and have one of the largest numbers of supporters for any team worldwide. The Manchester United football shirts are one of the best selling team football shirts. You can shop for yours at Soccer Box!

Nike is the current manufacturer of the Manchester United football shirts. Recent statistics released by Nike reveal that 1.4 million home and away jerseys have been sold every football season for the past 5 years. Nike began manufacturing the Manchester United football kit in 2002. Their 13-year deal is due to end following the finish of the 2014 - 2015 season, but as of yet no new deal has been agreed.

Nike is the favorite choice to continue manufacturing the Manchester United kits, they always produce innovative and cutting edge designs that the team and supporters love. Their current deal that is worth £23.5m, gives Nike the license to produce and distribute the Man Utd home shirt, and all replica kits, as well as the Manchester United training kits and other accessories.

The latest Man Utd home shirt is a fabulous design. Following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson after 26 successful years of management the brand new shirt celebrates the team's most successful era. It is a simple red shirt with contrasting black collar; this is in honor of the infamous Eric Cantona who wore his similar jersey with the collar upturned during the 1990s.

Since 1992 the Manchester United football shirts have become increasingly popular. Alex Ferguson arrived as manager in 1986 and quickly turned the team's fortunes around. Since the introduction of the Premier League in 1992 Manchester United has been crowned Champions 13 times. The most recent trophy was awarded for the 2013 - 2014 season; this was Ferguson's final season in charge, a fitting end to such a successful career.

Nike is keen to continue their alliance with England's top football club and continue manufacturing the Manchester United football shirts. Toward the end of last year they had a 6-month grace period, in which they could renegotiate a deal with Man Utd without input from any competing sportswear brands. Unfortunately for Nike, a deal was not agreed prior to the end of this period allowing alternative sportswear manufacturers to make a bid.

Recent media reports have been speculating about the size of any deal that will be made. It has been reported that the club is seeking to secure a £1 billion deal for manufacturing the Manchester United football shirts and merchandise. This would far exceed any other football kit manufacturing deal agreed to date. The current record deal is between Adidas and Real Madrid this 8-year deal is worth £31m per year.

Manchester United is looking to secure a deal worth between £65m - £70m per year, doubling any existing deal. The current Nike contract not only gives them the option of a 6-month grace period, but also allows them to match any bid from a competitor. This puts Nike in the driving seat and ensures that if they want their trademark Swoosh on the 2015 - 2016 Man Utd home shirt they can seal the deal.

Recently rival sportswear manufacturers Adidas, Puma and Warrior have been given the option to offer a deal, to secure the rights of manufacture for the Manchester United football shirts. Puma has recently signed a big deal with Premier League rivals Arsenal. Newcomer to the football kit market Warrior has invested £25m a year at Liverpool; it is unlikely either of these companies can outbid Nike. However, fierce rivalry between Nike and Adidas may spark a bidding war and push the price up further.

David Moyes is the new manager in charge at Old Trafford. He is having a tough inaugural year with the team's performances not up to their usual winning standards. Securing a huge deal for the manufacture of the Manchester United football shirts will give him a secure budget for new transfers. A £65m a year deal in addition to the £53m a year Chevrolet sponsorship deal that has already been secured will buy a number of high profile football stars.

Fans around the world are waiting to hear which logo will feature on the Manchester United soccer jersey. It is expected that an announcement will be made soon, however, such large deals need a lot of discussion and finalizing.

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