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

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

Man Utd welcome Government backing for regeneration project around Old Trafford - 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.

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.

Manchester United have confirmed that they will be getting support from the UK government for the Old Trafford regeneration project. United have welcomed the support and feel it could lead to a major redevelopment around the area in which Old Trafford is located at the moment.

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.