- Officials say plan will create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes
- Architect Norman Foster puts ‘vast umbrella’ over ground
Manchester United have confirmed their intention to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the Old Trafford area, leaving their home of 115 years.
The news was celebrated by United as a potential driving force for renewal in the area as they revealed plans which, officials claim, will create as many as 92,000 jobs and 17,000 new homes in Greater Manchester.