By The Metro 
Manchester United has secured the majority of the land required for its planned 100,000-capacity stadium near Old Trafford, marking a major development in the club’s long-term stadium plans.
The club acquired a 25-acre site located approximately 350 metres north-west of the current stadium, according to a statement published on its official website on Monday.
The move represents a significant step towards the construction of what is expected to become the largest sporting arena in the United Kingdom.
The proposed stadium will serve as the centrepiece of a wider 370-acre regeneration project around Old Trafford. The development is expected to deliver around 15,000 new homes, including affordable housing, create 48,000 jobs locally and more than 90,000 nationally.
Manchester United said it will engage directly with businesses affected by the plans to support them through the transition period. The club also projects that the wider regeneration scheme could contribute more than £7 billion annually to the UK economy.
Collette Roche, Chief Executive of Manchester United’s New Stadium Development, described the land acquisition as an important milestone for the project.
“Today’s news highlights the progress we’re making towards a world-class new home for Manchester United and represents a significant milestone as we move into the next phase of development,” Roche said.
Roche added that building close to Old Trafford would allow the club to preserve the heritage, traditions and rituals that are important to supporters, while creating a stadium focused on atmosphere, affordability and accessibility.
She also said the project aligns with both local and national growth ambitions.