Monday briefing: Manchester United to explore options for building new Old Trafford

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Manchester United have announced that they will look into the feasibility of building a new stadium “of national significance” to replace Old Trafford.

In a statement, United said: “A joint task force has been created to explore options for regenerating the Old Trafford area of Greater Manchester, with the development of a world-class football stadium at the heart of the project.”

The ‘Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force’ will be chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe, former chai

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