Man United to build 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United FC has revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium – replacing its current Old Trafford venue which has been the club’s home for 115 years. Designed by architect Norman Foster, the plan is to use modular construction techniques – with sections of the building to be constructed off site and transported along the Manchester Ship Canal – which would allow the stadium to be built in just five years,

According to Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the stadium, and wider regeneration project, have the potential to deliver an additional £7.3bn per year to the UK economy – bringing large-scale social and economic benefits to the community and wider region. This would include the possible creation of 92,000 new jobs, more than 17,000 new homes as well as driving an additional 1.8 million visitors annually.