Manchester United unveils £2bn stadium plans, aims for 100,000 capacity

Manchester United has unveiled plans for a new £2 billion stadium with a capacity of 100,000, aimed at creating 'the greatest football stadium in the world.' Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe envisions this project as part of a larger urban improvement that includes a 'mini city of entertainment.' However, financing remains uncertain, with critics questioning how Ratcliffe will fund such a monumental initiative given the club's precarious financial situation. The new stadium would surpass the current largest capacity in the Premier League, Old Trafford, and reclaim attendance records from local rivals Manchester City. Observers have raised concerns that the project risks becoming more about commercial appeal than serving as a traditional football venue. Ratcliffe's ambitions have sparked mixed reactions among supporters, who worry about the disconnect between the proposed grandeur and the club's current struggles on the pitch.