‌In a fans' forum a United spokesperson said: "Our proposed new stadium will be financed privately, and we continue to have positive conversations with potential investors and all stakeholders." Andy Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, did state that no public funding would be granted for the stadium project. Rio Ferdinand urges Man Utd to make FOUR key signings in summer transfer window READ MORE :Financing the stadium privately could see United's debts rack up further. ‌United's stadium hosted the Champions League final back in 2003, but over the past two decades has been largely ignored. "Our ask of the Government is that they support, not the stadium build, but really support the infrastructure and regeneration of the area.

Source: Daily Mirror March 24, 2026 11:34 UTC