How much!? Man United are warned that plans to demolish and rebuild Old Trafford could cost up to £1.5BILLION, which would see it leapfrog Tottenham’s to make it the most expensive stadium in the country
- Manchester United’s plans to rebuild Old Trafford could cost up to £1.5billion
- Drastic plans to build new stadium would make it most expensive in England
- A complete rebuild is one of three options under consideration by United
- Alternatively, there could be a major revamp of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand
- Final option is to improve the spectator and corporate areas of the ground
Manchester United have been warned a plan to demolish and rebuild Old Trafford will cost up to £1.5billion.
United officials have been advised that drastic plans to build a state-of-the-art stadium on land adjacent to Old Trafford would make it the most expensive ever built in the country.
The cost of a new 80,000-capacity stadium is expected to exceed Tottenham’s £1.1billion state-of-the-art home, according to external consultants.
Manchester United have been told that rebuilding Old Trafford could end up costing £1.5billion
Prices of steel and essential materials have increased sharply since Tottenham completed their ground, while the conflict in the Ukraine is creating uncertainties and price hikes for major construction projects.
It is understood United may cover building costs through loans and the issue of bonds.
A complete rebuild is one of three options on the table for United, as officials consider how best to make their iconic but faded stadium fit for modern purpose.
The second option is a £400million expansion of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand up and over the railway line that runs behind it, an option that would take the capacity of the…
Source : dailymail
