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'.

The Old Trafford task force is to deliver its recommendation for the future of Manchester United’s stadium by the end of December. The task force, which is due to meet again on Thursday, was assembled earlier this year to explore options for Old Trafford’s future,

Manchester United, Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority are creating an advisory team led by an independent director to oversee a joined-up vision for plans to transform the Old Trafford area with a new stadium as its centerpiece.

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.

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