Man United Push 100,000-Seater “New Old Trafford” Vision Despite Cost Concerns
Manchester United
January 2026
United’s stadium plan is framed as a new-build 100,000-seat ground on the Old Trafford site, positioned as a “Wembley of the North,” with costs cited up to £2bn, while financial headwinds remain a concern. Ratcliffe argued refurbishment would be close to new-build cost and still leave a compromised stadium, citing structural issues, outdated infrastructure, access constraints by the railway, and operational limitations, so a purpose-built design is the “wiser” long-term spend.