'Exciting' plans to expand Old Trafford have moved a step closer, with Manchester United set to choose a master planner to oversee a widespread upgrade.
Sportsmail understands that while no figure has yet been signed off, the club are looking at a 'sensible uplift' from the current capacity of 74,140.
Officials say that they want to ensure the stadium remains consistently full, following what will be extensive work, but it is unlikely that any upgrade would see anything below 80,000.
United have been presented with a number of proposals and are close to choosing a blueprint for the famous stadium's future.