Huge Manchester United project backed by Government as 'once-in-a-lifetime' statement made

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Manchester United have confirmed that the UK government has backed plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has earmarked Old Trafford for significant regeneration, with plans for either a new 100,000-seat stadium or an 87,000-seat refurbished arena.

The news comes a week after the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force concluded that redevelopment of United's home ground could increase its capacity to 87,000, while a brand-new stadium could accommodate up to 100,000 fans.

Burnham has revealed that work to redevelop the land around the Theatre of Dreams will go ahead regardless of the Reds' decision to go for a new arena or refurbished stadium.

His office believes the scheme ‘represents the biggest sports-led regeneration scheme since the London 2012 Olympics’. READ MORE: How Manchester United should line up in Premier League fixture vs Fulham READ MORE: Ruben Amorim has no obvious answer to his Manchester United selection dilemma vs Fulham And United have confirmed that the regeneration plans have received government backing with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, championing it as 'a shining example' of the government’s plans to promote economic growth.