Manchester United s new home game: the high cost behind grand plans

According to industry insiders, the construction cost of Manchester United's new stadium may be as high as £4 billion, which is as much as twice the initial estimate. This amazing number has brought doubts about the feasibility of the club's future plans.

In March this year, Manchester United officially announced that it would build a brand new home stadium for the first team, and planned to create a modern stadium with a capacity of 100,000 spectators. This will be the first time since 1910 that the Red Devils bid farewell to the historic Old Trafford Stadium.

The discussion has been long-standing on whether to renovate existing venues or completely rebuild them. Although retaining Old Trafford symbolizes the continuation of the club's century-old tradition, a comprehensive renovation is considered unfeasible from a technical and economic perspective.

In contrast, the new stadium is not only more efficient and less costly, but also prevents the team from being forced to move to other venues for competition during construction. In addition, the design of the new stadium also reserves room for further development, which will help promote the overall upgrade of the surrounding areas and will also be easier to obtain government-level support.

There are reports that the British government has shown strong interest in the project and is "very eager to advance", believing that it is expected to become an important engine to boost the economy. However, the latest news from the Sun has cast a shadow on this grand blueprint.

It is reported that Inex initially expected the new stadium to cost about £2 billion, but industry experts expressed doubts and predicted that the final cost may reach £4 billion. Some industry insiders privately warned that this super stadium project with a capacity of 100,000 people has a risk of "out of control".

This prospect has deeply worried INES. Currently, the club is undergoing a series of strict cost-cutting measures - as Sir Jim Ratcliff himself said, these measures are intended to "prevent United from bankruptcy before Christmas".

Amid the increasing financial pressure, is Manchester United's new stadium plan a key step to revitalize the club's glory or another costly adventure? Time will give the answer.