Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says creating a "landmark project around Old Trafford" is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" after the announcement of Government support for a project to regenerate the area around the stadium.

A "once in a generation opportunity" for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium has been backed by council bosses.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton says there is a possibility that Marcus Rashford will not find a club to leave Manchester United for before the transfer window closes and he "rots" until the summer.

MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a huge boost in their hopes to build a new 100,000-seat stadium. The government has backed the proposed project to redevelop the Old Trafford area. Chancellor

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.

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 have received a major boost in plans for the redevelopment of Old Trafford with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves throwing her support behind the project. Reeves says United’s ambition to create a community hub around the stadium is a “shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region” — in a sign the government is ready to help enable some form of financial backing.

In a major economic speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to describe Britain as a country of “huge potential” that has been “held back”. | ITV National News

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.

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