Manchester United to consult fans on Old Trafford regeneration options

Manchester United are to survey supporters about the future of Old Trafford in the first phase of fan consultation about their ambitious regeneration project.

The Red Devils are looking at options to redevelop the current stadium at a cost of around £1billion or build a new one on adjacent club-owned land for an outlay in the region of £2billion.

United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe favours a new ground and the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, set up in February, is understood to have centred its discussions on building a new 100,000-capacity stadium rather than redeveloping the existing ground.

The Lord Coe-chaired task force, which features club representatives, former United defender Gary Neville and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, is expected to deliver its final recommendations by the end of the year.

ℹ️ We are launching a survey this week to ensure the views of our fans are at the heart of plans for the future of Old Trafford and the regeneration of the Trafford Wharfside area.#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 18, 2024

As part of the process, United have announced a fan survey will be sent via email on Friday to season ticket holders, members and executive club members to ensure supporters’ views “are at the heart of plans for the future of Old Trafford and the regeneration of the Trafford Wharfside area”.

United chief operating officer Collette Roche said: “We want to hear from as many fans as possible during this process to ensure we can capture all their views and understand what our supporters want from a world-class stadium in the future.

“This important survey is the first stage of our wider consultation with fans and will be followed by a series of focus groups and town hall meetings to make