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MANCHESTER UNITED fans are set to discover Old Trafford’s fate by the end of the year after a deadline was set.
Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is now in charge of football operations and is desperate to build a new stadium.
It’s reckoned the arena could seat 100,000 people and end up costing an eye-watering £2BILLION.
Old Trafford, which holds 74,000, has come under fire in recent years for its run-down appearance and creaky vibes.
And rival fans were left in stitches after a WATERFALL emerged due to heavy rain in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in May.
Ratcliffe instead wants a mega-arena dubbed the “Wembley of the North”, putting United’s home back on the map while delivering major regeneration to the surrounding area.
A task force has been assembled to asses the options over Old Trafford’s future, which could yet end up simply being developed.
And the Athletic claims a deadline has now been set for a final decision.
It’s reckoned that documents claim that the task force has until December 31 to report back on its findings.
It will focus on the benefits for the local community and stadium-attending fans.
And a separate process will then begin over the building of a new arena or the redevelopment of Old Trafford once United have chosen their preferred outcome.
Meanwhile, a presentation will be delivered at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool next week as Ratcliffe reportedly seeks public funds to partially fund the project.
Another will be given at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham next month, with reps from United, the task force, Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in attendance.
But fans now know that a decision will be made over Old Trafford’s future by the end of the year – Sun
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