Although that would be a popular choice with fans, the last few days have seen reports suggesting United could make a U-turn on those initial plans and demolish Old Trafford. But that would be missing a trick according to Professor Lars J. T. Pedersen, a business school professor at the Norwegian School of Economics.

Manchester United intended to keep a scaled-down Old Trafford in place should they proceed with plans for a new 'Wembley of the North', but it seems the club's plans have changed

Manchester United are now looking to pull down Old Trafford if a new £2billion mega stadium is approved. New minority owner of the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has made no secret of his desire to build a new ground.

Architects have already been appointed to start drawing up ideas for the outside area of the stadium. Foster and Partners have been tasked with developing a plan to make use of the club-owned land around the new ground to ensure that there is an atmosphere in the area and the stadium does not feel ‘soulless’.

Manchester United intended to keep a scaled-down Old Trafford in place should they proceed with plans for a new 'Wembley of the North', but it seems the club's plans have changed

Manchester United confirmed earlier this week they will be launching a fans' survey to get feedback from what they want around a stadium. This is part of the huge information-gathering exercise taking place,

Manchester United have appointed globally renowned architects Foster + Partners to develop a masterplan for the area around Old Trafford as part of an ambitious regeneration project. The club have now appointed London-based Foster + Partners to develop a "masterplan".

Manchester United have confirmed architecture firm Foster + Partners have been appointed to develop plans for the ground surrounding Old Trafford, as part of the wider stadium expansions plans. The future of United’s stadium will be determined by the club’s Old Trafford task force,