A public consultation phase is planned for the design of the new stadium, inviting input from supporters and local businesses, while final decisions on Old Trafford’s fate remain undecided.

Supporters will be involved throughout the consultation to ensure Manchester United’s history and heritage are respected in the transition, whether Old Trafford is retained, redeveloped, or repurposed.

Final decisions about Old Trafford will be shaped by talks with Trafford Council and ongoing supporter engagement, with the outcome still open to retain, redevelop, or repurpose the historic ground.

The new ground is expected to dramatically expand capacity, adding more than 125,000 seats beyond the current near-74,000 capacity, while upgrading facilities across the board.

The stadium project sits within a wider Wharfside district plan designed to create thousands of jobs, tens of thousands of homes, and a multi-billion-pound boost to the UK economy.

The masterplan includes enhanced public transport, rail connectivity, and extensive walking and cycling infrastructure to support the new district.

The stadium is envisaged as the flagship landmark of the Wharfside plan, aiming to catalyse vibrant daily life beyond matchdays.

The stadium site has been identified on land recently acquired from Indurent, with officials deeming it well-suited despite not being immediately adjacent to Old Trafford.

The project’s cost is not officially disclosed, widely reported around 2 billion pounds, and the club says it will not seek public funding for the stadium itself.

While a final cost has not been published, officials reiterate funding from multiple sources and a stance against public funding for the stadium itself.

Jim Ratcliffe, a part-owner of Manchester United, has prioritized delivering what he calls the world’s greatest stadium.

Ratcliffe has actively championed the goal of creating a world-class stadium that sets a new standard for the club.