The Sun: Manchester United are looking into a number of options to expand the stadium and expect to make a decision next year（danyu)

Live broadcast on December 5 According to The Sun, Manchester United is studying three options for expanding the stadium and is expected to make a final decision next year.

Manchester United are currently evaluating two different plans to build a new stadium with 100,000 seats. They also have a third option, which is to expand Old Trafford from its current capacity to 87,000 seats.

The venues chosen for the two new stadium plans are located in almost the same location, but with slightly different footprints. Sir Ratcliffe's preferred option was to build a 100,000-seat stadium on land near a rail freight company.

In addition, Foster & Partner's plans are to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 people on land in the Strayford Stand. This option could involve the need to temporarily close the Strayford stands to complete the remodel, meaning some fans may not be able to watch the game temporarily, and the club's executives are currently exploring options to avoid this.

Ratcliffe and the club's officials are also exploring a plan to expand and refurbish the Old Trafford stadium. The plan focuses on rebuilding the Bobby Charlton Stands, an option that also means that some fans will not be able to attend the game due to the construction.

It is also understood that all three options will benefit from a newly opened train station, which will make it easier for fans to reach the stadium. In addition, once United have chosen one of these options, there could be a design consultation of up to two years before construction begins. This means that construction work on the stadium will not begin until at least the end of the 2027-28 season, and the new stadium is unlikely to be completed before 2032.

And, the project could cost £2 billion, and financing could be an issue. Ratcliffe thinks it's worth £1.2bn, but that was before he took over at Manchester United. New shops and restaurants may have to pay rent to Manchester United, and Manchester United can also own the stores outright, meaning they can also have a steady stream of income when there are no games.