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 appoint Foster + Partners to develop Old Trafford masterplan - The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force is understood to have centred its discussions on building a new 100,000-capacity stadium.

Manchester United are reportedly planning to demolish the iconic Old Trafford Stadium if their plan to build a new £2 billion mega stadium is approved.

Manchester United have formed a new strategic partnership with the city’s authorities to maximise wider growth and regeneration opportunities as part of their ambitious stadium plans.

This is part of the huge information-gathering exercise taking place, looking at the regeneration of the Wharfside area around Old Trafford that could involve a new stadium. No recommendation will be put forward until the end of the year.

Manchester United could abandon plans to keep a stripped down version of the current Old Trafford as part of the project to build a new state of the art 'Wembley of the north'.Co-owner Sir Jim

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,