Manchester United's plans to redevelop their Old Trafford home have been boosted after the UK government gave its support to the club's proposals.

Manchester United's plans to redevelop Old Trafford - potentially building a new 100,000-seater stadium - have been backed by the government.

Manchester United have confirmed that they will be getting support from the UK government for the Old Trafford regeneration project. United have welcomed the support and feel it could lead to a major redevelopment around the area in which Old Trafford is located at the moment.

Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium.

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.

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.

United are set to make a decision at the end of the season whether to redevelop the existing stadium into an 87,000-capacity venue or build a brand-new 100,000-capacity ground whi

At the end of the season, Manchester United will decide whether to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000, called “the Wembley of the North”, or renovate the current stadium to accommodate 87,

The Government will not fund any of the 'sporting elements' of the redevelopment of Manchester United's Old Trafford ground and its surrounding area, the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly backed plans for the redevelopment of Manchester United’s home ground Old Trafford. Plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford were last week approved by the government,