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Man United Sets 12–18 Month Target for New Stadium Planning Bid as Land Deal Nears

Progress hinges on resolving a costly land deal over a freight terminal.

Overview

  • Club officials say a planning application is targeted within 12–18 months for a proposed £2bn, 100,000-seat replacement for Old Trafford.
  • Project lead Collette Roche says land assembly could be secured within months, marking a key milestone.
  • A Brookfield-owned Freightliner terminal sits on crucial land, with reported valuations ranging from about £50m to close to £400m.
  • United plans a seven-month detailed design phase and has begun approaching major construction firms for the build.
  • The scheme is positioned as the anchor for wider Trafford regeneration, with an aspirational completion around 2030 and later decisions on the current Old Trafford site.