Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium.

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.

The UK Government has backed plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford, regardless of whether Manchester United decide to build a new 100,000-seater stadium

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.