Manchester United Fans Lean Towards New Stadium Over Old Trafford Redevelopment
A recent survey shows 52% of fans prefer building a new stadium, while the club considers options for a major redevelopment project.
- Manchester United's survey of 50,000 fans reveals a preference for a new stadium, with 52% in favor versus 31% supporting Old Trafford's redevelopment.
- The club's owners are exploring a multi-billion-pound project that could include a new 100,000-capacity stadium as a centerpiece.
- The decision on whether to build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford has been postponed until next summer for further feasibility studies.
- Key figures involved in the project include Gary Neville and Andy Burnham, with the task force expected to deliver an options report by the end of the year.
- The potential new stadium is part of a broader regeneration plan that could generate significant economic benefits, including 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes.