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

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost after the government announced support for plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford.A UK Treasury statement on Saturday evening noted

Manchester United has welcomed the announcement of Government support for the project to regenerate the area around Old Trafford, with chief executive Omar Berrada describing it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

Manchester United's plans to redevelop Old Trafford have been boosted by fresh UK Government support. The Red Devils hierarchy have been waiting for an update from the Labour Party following their General Election victory in 2024 as the club looks to boost the stadium's current capacity.

Manchester United have confirmed that they will be getting support from the UK government for the Old Trafford regeneration project. United have welcomed the support and feel it could lead to a major redevelopment around the area in which Old Trafford is located at the moment.

Manchester United have launched an investigation after hundreds of Rangers fans were able to access areas of the home end at Old Trafford, angering United fans. | ITV News Granada

Hundreds of Rangers fans gained access to home areas of Old Trafford for the Europa League game on Thursday and Man Utd have vowed to investigate how it happened.

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.

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.