Manchester United announce plans for new 100,000-seat stadium

This computer-generated picture issued by Manchester United shows an exterior view of the planned new stadium. - AP

LONDON (AFP): Manchester United has announced plans on Tuesday (March 11) to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium that co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says will be the "world's greatest" football ground.

The decision by the Premier League club came after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop their existing historic Old Trafford stadium or build a new one close by, in conjunction with the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force.