Proposals to expand Old Trafford have moved closer, with Manchester United set to choose a master planner to oversee a widespread upgrade.
No figure has yet been signed off with regards to capacity, but the club are looking at a ‘sensible uplift’ from the current 74,140.
Officials say they want to ensure the stadium remains full, following extensive work, but it is unlikely any upgrade would see anything below 80,000.
United have been shown a number of proposals and are close to picking a blueprint for the stadium’s future and have met with architectural and engineering companies.