Survey finds Manchester United fans favour a move from Old Trafford over redevelopment

A majority of Manchester United fans surveyed favour a new stadium rather than the redevelopment of Old Trafford.

Of more than 50,000 Red Devils season ticket holders, members and executive club members surveyed, 52% prefer the idea of a new build, compared to 31% who support the redevelopment of the existing stadium, with 17% undecided.

The club's owners are considering future stadium plans in conjunction with the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, which includes former United defender Gary Neville, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and World Athletics president Seb Coe.

No firm timeframe has been put on taking a final decision on which path to take, but it is now more likely to be in the spring or summer of next year once the task force’s findings have been fully digested. There had previously been indications that the decision would be made before the end of this year.

United said on Tuesday that an "options report" would still be delivered by the task force by the end of the year.

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The task force is understood to have centred its discussions on building a new 100,000-capacity stadium rather than redeveloping the existing ground.

United found newer season ticket holders were most likely to support a new build, with positive sentiment for it also increasing with age.

Rick McGagh, the club’s director of fan engagement, said: "We are delighted that this survey received the most responses in the club’s history. It shows how important this work is, and to have this level of