A "once in a generation opportunity" for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium has been backed by council bosses.

Trafford Council is advertising for what it describes as “a top-class consultant team” to help it develop the masterplan of the Trafford Wharfside area which include a potential new stadium for Manchester United.

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says creating a "landmark project around Old Trafford" is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" after the announcement of Government support for a project to regenerate the area around the stadium.

The government will not fund any of the 'sporting elements' in the redevelopment of Old Trafford, a senior minister has said.

Manchester United are set to make a decision at the end of the season on whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new stadium.

TBR Football understands that Manchester United approved Patrick Dorgu's request to play in Lecce's crucial relegation clash with Parma on Friday before joining the club.

Manchester United have received a major boost in plans for the redevelopment of Old Trafford with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves throwing her support behind the project. Reeves says United’s ambition to create a community hub around the stadium is a “shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region” — in a sign the government is ready to help enable some form of financial backing.

BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton has said that there are “two sides” to the situation one Manchester United star finds himself in ahead of the Crystal Palace match.

Exclusive: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is willing to offload Christian Eriksen without recouping a transfer fee.

With all eyes on Manchester United's dealings in the January transfer window, Ruben Amorim's side hosts Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.

RUBEN AMORIM wants Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to stay at Manchester United and lead a bright future. Young pair Mainoo, 19, and 20-year-old Garnacho have been linked with moves away from