Trafford Council is advertising for what it describes as “a top-class consultant team” to help it develop the masterplan of the Trafford Wharfside area which include a potential new stadium for Manchester United.

Manchester United are set to make a decision before the end of the season on whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new 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.

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.

The Chancellor says that Manchester United's plans for Old Trafford promise to drive regeneration and growth in the area

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

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today unveil a raft of policies aimed at economic growth, including an expected expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Manchester United are set to make a decision at the end of the season on whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new stadium.

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.

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.