Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly backed plans for the redevelopment of Manchester United ’s home ground Old Trafford. Plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford were last week approved by the government, championed as ‘a shining example’ of their plans to promote economic growth.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has expressed his desire to transform Manchester United’s historical Old Trafford home and a new stadium now looks likely after a major hurdle was cleared by the plans

The British government has given key support to the ambitious regeneration project of Old Trafford, which includes the construction of a new stadium for Manchester United. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed this Wednesday that the initiative has official backing from the government,

Manchester United's plan to build a 100,000-seat stadium has taken a big step toward becoming reality, with the vision receiving the green light from the Trafford Council executive.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester featured on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday to explain where Manchester United's current bid stands

United are set to make a decision at the end of the season whether to redevelop the existing stadium into an 87,000-capacity venue or build a brand-new 100,000-capacity ground whi