United say the project has the potential to create 92,000 new jobs, bring an additional 1.8 million visitors to the area annually and will be worth an additional £7.3bn per year to the UK economy. Old Trafford's current capacity is 74,310, so the new stadium will accommodate more than 25,000 new spectators.

The future of Manchester United was laid bare this week, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co outlining ambitious plans to build a brand new stadium in the next few years, as part of a total regeneration project in the Old Trafford area.

English soccer giants Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – a new £2 billion ($2.59 billion), 100,000-capacity venue close to their current ground of Old Trafford.