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.

A Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) for Salford is a step closer after the council today (January 28) approved a report to explore the opportunities and benefits of such a scheme. It is argued it could pave the way for significant investment and growth in a key part of the city.

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.

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

At the end of the season, Manchester United will decide whether to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000, called “the Wembley of the North”, or renovate the current stadium to accommodate 87,

The Government will not fund any of the 'sporting elements' of the redevelopment of Manchester United's Old Trafford ground and its surrounding area, the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said.

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,