United would continue to play at Old Trafford until the new ground is ready, unlike Spurs, who played at Wembley while their current arena was constructed at a cost of more than £1 billion.

Manchester United released renderings of a new $2.6 billion stadium designed by Foster + Partners. Old Trafford currently seats 75,000 people; the proposed one would host 100,000.

The architecture firm responsible for building the new Old Trafford have claimed that they are committed to maintaining the history of the club in spite of building a new stadium.

“Looking ahead, I see a chance to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup to a new Old Trafford Stadium in 2035. The home nations are the sole bidder, which presents a rare opportunity to bid to host ...