Gary Neville hints at Manchester United decision on Old Trafford's future

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has hinted that he would potentially favour building a new stadium in the vicinity of the current Old Trafford.

Neville was recently appointed to a taskforce chaired by Lord Seb Coe which aims to identify the best action to take regarding the future of Old Trafford. It has become no secret among match-going supporters that the Theatre of Dreams is in desperate need of redevelopment.

Following the defeat to Arsenal last month, Old Trafford's roof buckled under a heavy rain storm which led to severe leaks in the roof which spilled into the stands and even the away dressing room. This incident came while Neville was in attendance as well as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer who met with the INEOS founder to discuss the regeneration project.

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Appearing on the club's official Utd Podcast, Neville claimed he would not oppose an entirely new stadium being built. "I’m not one of those that says that because I’ve watched football out there for 45 years that I need to watch the exact same players on that exact blade of grass," he said.

"You know, if you think of the development, that is not the stadium that’s been there 110 years. You know, the Stretford End is not the Stretford End that I saw growing up.

"The stands all around the ground have been redeveloped in the last 30-40 years. I’m not one of those people who says we can’t develop behind while we still play here and then move into a new stadium.

"On the other hand, if the best solution is to refurbish the current stadium and do what Real Madrid and Barcelona have done, which is