A "once in a generation opportunity" for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United 's Old Trafford stadium has been backed by council bosses.

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says creating a "landmark project around Old Trafford" is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" after the announcement of Government support for a project to regenerate the area around the stadium.

Manchester United are set to make a decision at the end of the season on whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new stadium.

The chancellor has pledged support for a third runway at Heathrow, vowed to create Europe’s Silicon Valley between Oxford and Cambridge along with up to 18 new towns, backed Old Trafford's redevelopment,

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho is giving ‘priority to Napoli’ over Chelsea ahead of a possible exit from Old Trafford this month, according to Sky Sports.Napoli have set their

Ruben Amorim is 'far from convinced' by what he's seen from Rasmus Hojlund since taking charge at Manchester United, with a report making a stunning claim about his future as well as naming two giant clubs already eyeing a move.

Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium.

Patrick Dorgu is set to follow Diego Leon through the arrivals suite this month, but Ruben Amorim's recruitment might not end there. With just five days of the winter window remaining, clubs are jostling for position to reinforce their squads for the second half of the season.

The January transfer window is open until February 3, giving Manchester United more time to finalise a couple of deals if they need to, while there could also be some outgoing moves - with Marcus Rash

Manchester United head into matchday eight still fighting for a place in the Europa League round of 16. FCSB vs Manchester United best bets Manchester United to win – 8/13 with Betfred Both