Manchester United's plans to redevelop Old Trafford - potentially building a new 100,000-seater stadium - have been backed by the government.

At the end of the season, Manchester United will decide whether to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000, called “the Wembley of the North”, or renovate the current stadium to accommodate 87,000 people. It is likely to take six years and cost more than £2 billion to construct a new stadium on the nearby site.

Manchester United have received a major boost in plans for the redevelopment of Old Trafford with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves throwing her support behind the project. Reeves says United’s ambition to create a community hub around the stadium is a “shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region” — in a sign the government is ready to help enable some form of financial backing.

Manchester United's plans to redevelop Old Trafford have been boosted by fresh UK Government support. The Red Devils hierarchy have been waiting for an update from the Labour Party following their General Election victory in 2024 as the club looks to boost the stadium's current capacity.