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.

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.

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says creating a "landmark project around Old Trafford" is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" after the announcement of Government support for a project to regenerate the area around the stadium.

A "once in a generation opportunity" for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium has been backed by council bosses.

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.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton says there is a possibility that Marcus Rashford will not find a club to leave Manchester United for before the transfer window closes and he "rots" until the summer.

Rebuilding Old Trafford stadium could become a ‘catalyst’ for a huge regeneration scheme in Salford, according to town hall bosses.

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost after the government announced support for plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford.A UK Treasury statement on Saturday evening noted

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

Manchester United's plans to redevelop their Old Trafford home have been boosted after the UK government gave its support to the club's proposals.