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 have officially confirmed the appointment of Forster+Partners to develop a masterplan for Old Trafford and the club-owned land surrounding the stadium.United issued a statement

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.

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,