Old Trafford decision could be pushed until spring November 5, 2024 Manchester United are set to delay a decision on whether to refurbish Old Trafford or build a new “Wembley of the North” until next year. The club, owned by the Glazer family and billionaire Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, had intended to make the call by the end of the year but it has now [...]
Three charts which show why Manchester United want a new stadium September 27, 2024 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made renovating Old Trafford or building a brand new stadium one of his top priorities since investing in Manchester United. Ratcliffe wants the club’s home to be a modern, 100,000-seater stadium and has assembled a task force that includes Lord Coe and Gary Neville to shape the plans. The project is [...]
Old Trafford development could be worth £7.3bn to UK economy each year September 23, 2024 A new Old Trafford development could boost the UK economy by over £7bn per year should Manchester United’s masterplan become a reality. United, who last year had a 27 per cent stake in the club purchased by chemicals billionaire and Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are looking to spend £2bn on a new 100,000 capacity [...]
Manchester United mull £2bn 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford July 29, 2024 A task force chaired by Lord Coe has focused its discussions to date on a new stadium rather than redeveloping their current home, it is understood.