Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will back plans for a major redevelopment of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.  United bosses have promised the scheme would create a "world-class" stadium,

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 are set to decide between redeveloping Old Trafford or building a new stadium by the end of the season. The Old Trafford regeneration task force has published its options report into the future of United’s stadium and the proposed regeneration of the surrounding area.

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 approval on Monday evening came after the British government backed the regeneration project.

Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium edged a step closer last night after they received the green light from Trafford Council. United are looking to either build a new, 100,000-seater venue to replace Old Trafford, or revamp the current ground and increase the capacity to 87,000.

Trafford town hall bosses have now backed a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium - and with it, the regeneration of western gateway of the city along banks of the Manchester Ship Canal.

This news only makes me even more convinced that Newcastle United needs a new 80,000+ seater stadium ASAP. We are repeatedly told that the Newcastle United owners and senior staff are looking at/waiting for feasibility plans on expanding St James’ Park and/or a brand new stadium. This just doesn’t ring true at all.

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.

Man United plan to build either a 100,000-seater new arena or have a 87,000 refurb of their current Old Trafford stadium

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