Last year, United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium, marking a departure from their historic Old Trafford base. The proposed venture is expected to generate 92,000 jobs, over 17,000 new homes, and attract an extra 1.8 million visitors each year. Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport. Read our Privacy PolicyThe club itself is also heavily indebted under the Glazers' reign. In 2023, there were discussions about selling the club to Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim, but instead, a minority share was sold to Ratcliffe.

Source: Express January 20, 2026 13:30 UTC