Reports suggest that the committee tasked with the regeneration of Old Trafford have recommended the building of a new 100,000-capacity stadium that can transform the wider region.
The Old Trafford regeneration task force headed by Lord Coe met for a final time yesterday afternoon before submitting an “options report” to the owners.
Writing on Instagram Lord Coe said the meeting
“marked the conclusion of months of feasibility work to explore ways in which the development of a world-class football stadium can catalyse regeneration of the area around Old Trafford, delivering huge social and economic benefits for the local community, and the wider region.”
At every stage we have challenged all involved to recognise the opportunity that sport presents as a powerful driver for transformational urban regeneration and that is reflected in the report,” Coe said.
“Manchester United will now work together with local authorities to review the findings and agree a path forward in the months ahead.”
The committee initially concluded back in the summer that a new stadium would be a more transformative option than reworking the existing ground
Manchester Union said that a decision on the direction of travel regarding a redeveloped or new-build stadium expected in the summer.
