Manchester United supporters are still waiting for clarity over the club’s ambitious plans for a new stadium.
A year on from the initial unveiling, questions remain about when construction could actually begin.
What's the latest news on the new Man Utd stadium?
In March 2025, Red Devils co-owner Jim Ratcliffe revealed concept plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium close to Old Trafford, with early projections suggesting the build could take around five years once work begins.
However, progress since that announcement has largely taken place behind the scenes, with several major hurdles still to be cleared before construction can start.
One of the biggest challenges is funding the estimated £2 billion cost of the stadium.
United already carry around £1 billion of debt, much of it linked to the existing stadium, making the financial structure for the project particularly complex.
There are also ongoing discussions around nearby land required for the development, as well as broader regeneration plans for the surrounding Trafford area, as per BBC chief football news reporter Simon Stone.
Only once the funding model and repayment strategy are finalised will the club be able to confirm whether the project is financially viable and set a firm construction timeline.
United have previously indicated they would like the stadium to be ready in time to potentially host the final of the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, but that target depends heavily on when work can begin.
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At the moment, the new Old Trafford remains more of a long-term vision than a project close to breaking ground.
Major stadium developments require years of planning, financing and regulatory approval, and Man Utd still appear to be in the early stages of that process.
If funding and land agreements are resolved soon, the project could gather momentum quickly.
But given the lack of visible progress so far, the idea of having the stadium ready by 2035 already feels like an ambitious target rather than a guaranteed timeline.