- Manchester United's ambitious plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford have hit a major obstacle.
- The club is at an impasse with local landowner Freightliner, which is demanding £400m for land United values at £40-50m.
- Spearheaded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the project includes extensive housing, leisure, and retail spaces, designed by Sir Norman Foster's firm.
- United aims to complete the stadium within five to six years, with sights set on hosting the Women’s World Cup final in 2035.
- A taskforce estimates the regeneration could bring an extra £7.3bn to the British economy and create 92,000 jobs, with government backing for the project.
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