The majority of Manchester United fans are in favour of building a new stadium at Old Trafford, a study conducted by the club has found. A task force chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe including mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham and former club captain Gary Neville among others,

A survey has found 52 per cent out of more than 50,000 season ticket holders, members and executive club members prefer the idea of a new build.

The majority of Manchester United fans involved in a wide-reaching survey would prefer the club to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford. The club has announced that findings from an initial stage of fan consultation show 90% are positive about the ambition to deliver a world class stadium within a regeneration project across a wider area.