Man Utd planning to build £2billion new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United are making plans to splash out £2billion on a new 100,000-seater stadium.

The Red Devils have opted for this option rather than redeveloping Old Trafford.

The proposed project would take around six years to complete. No decision on the way forward for United will be made until the end of the calendar year – with consultation set to take place with supporters and the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, which includes Lord Sebastian Coe and Gary Neville.

United’s latest plan incudes the construction of a “stadium district” that could include a hotel, other amenities an an immersive entertainment centre.

Inspiration is being taken from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, which has become home to the Rams and Chargers NFL franchises.

The Red Devils faced Premier League rivals Arsenal at that venue during their summer tour of the United States, with former striker Andy Cole saying: “A new or redeveloped stadium at Old Trafford could be the focal point for revitalisation of the surrounding area. Manchester United fans and everyone in the north of England deserves a truly world-class stadium, and SoFi set the standard to aim for.

This is the kind of arena the best players in the world want to be playing in and fans want to be experiencing.”