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.

The Government has announced support for the project to regenerate the area around Manchester United’s Old Trafford home. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester United has welcomed the announcement of Government support for the project to regenerate the area around Old Trafford, with chief executive Omar Berrada describing it as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.

A UK Treasury statement on Saturday evening said Chancellor Rachel Reeves was championing the Old Trafford project as “a shining example” of the Government’s plans to promote economic growth.