Manchester United are continuing to work behind the scenes on their plans to build a 100,000-seater stadium.
It has been over six months since Manchester United revealed concept images of a 100,000-seater stadium.
The new stadium is set to cost £2 billion and is expected to be completed by 2030. However, construction is yet to begin and funding is still being sourced for the project.
When the plans were announced, the club claimed work on the stadium would begin this year, but we are now in mid-October and there are yet to be any signs of physical progress.
Man United stadium inspired by scrapped Wembley plans
The eye-opening design of United’s stadium includes several key features, including three trident-like spires that prop up a mesh netting.
This month, United launched a fan survey questioning supporters about which features should be included in the new venue. It seems architects Foster + Partners are still open to adapting their plans, but the eye-catching trident is here to stay.
According to talkSPORT, the unique design of United’s new stadium was inspired by the previous plans for Wembley Stadium.
Norman Foster is in charge of United’s stadium build, and he was also tasked with building a new Wembley Stadium in 1999.
Wembley now features an iconic arch over the stadium, but initial plans featured four masts which held up the roof design – similar to the three spires in United’s new design.
However, the design was criticised with England manager Kevin Keegan comparing it to a ‘circus tent’. Eventually, the plans were scrapped and abandoned.
Alternative options for Man United stadium design
The trident design of United’s new venue is certainly eye-catching, but it was also very controversial throughout the fanbase.
According to The Athletic, United are considering alternative options that could see the spires and the canopy idea scrapped.
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United are still in negotiations to buy the land around Old Trafford, with Freightliner currently demanding around £400 million.
The purchase of land could end up skyrocketing the expected cost of the venue, and therefore the canopy design – which is expected to cost between £300-£400 million – could be abandoned.
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