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. The approval on Monday evening came after the British government backed the regeneration project.

Manchester United are set to decide between redeveloping Old Trafford or building a new stadium by the end of the season. The Old Trafford regeneration task force has published its options report into the future of United’s stadium and the proposed regeneration of the surrounding area.

A decision has been made regarding Manchester United's plan to regenerate their iconic Old Trafford stadium. Old Trafford has been the home of the Red Devils since 1910 and has become one of the most famous stadiums in world football.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe controversially suggested that Levelling-Up funds could go towards redeveloping Old Trafford and the surrounding area. The 71-year-old’s stake in United includes £273million for the redevelopment of the stadium, but that money would not come close to covering the kind of renovation he seeks.

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.