Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe controversially suggested that Levelling-Up funds could go towards redeveloping Old Trafford and the surrounding area. The 71-year-old’s stake in United includes £273million for the redevelopment of the stadium, but that money would not come close to covering the kind of renovation he seeks.

Manchester United boost as Government backs Old Trafford regeneration project - Omar Berrada describes 100,000 super-stadium plans as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.