The decision has finally been reached to build a new 100,000 capacity stadium, replacing their 115-year Old Trafford home at costs forecast to reach £2billion ($2.59bn). Part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe predicted it can “become the world’s greatest football stadium” and the first designs have shown the vast scale of United’s ambition.

Reaction, key questions and images as Manchester United announce plans to build an "iconic" new 100,000-seater stadium close to Old Trafford.

Manchester United plan to build a new two billion pound ($2.59 billion) 100,000-seat stadium that will be the biggest in Britain, next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announced on Tuesday.

Bankers are debating how difficult it might be to borrow the €2.5bnneeded to build the giant 100,000-seater venue