23rd June 2026
June 23 – Manchester United have purchased the majority of the land needed to build a 100,000-capacity stadium, taking a major step towards their new home.
But the Premier League club have refused to say how much the land cost or where the money came from.
The project has been dubbed the ‘Wembley of the North’ because the proposed venue would become England’s biggest stadium, and United now have ownership of a 25-acre site near Old Trafford to make that dream a reality.
Collette Roche, CEO of the stadium development, said the news “highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home” and “represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development.”
She said: “Being able to build so close to Old Trafford allows us to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are so important to our fans. We are committed to building a world-class stadium with our supporters, not just for them, with atmosphere, affordability and accessibility at the heart of our thinking.
“This is a generational opportunity that is fully aligned with both local and national growth ambitions. Securing the right land for our new home has been absolutely critical.”
United confirmed they have acquired the land from Indurent, a leading provider of industrial space and a Blackstone portfolio company.
The announcement came on the day Andy Burnham, one of the project’s biggest backers, was sworn in as an MP after officially stepped down as Greater Manchester Mayor. Burnham is now the favourite to become the UK’s next Prime Minister and United will hope a friend heading to Downing Street helps rather than hinders.