The decision has finally been reached to build a new 100,000 capacity stadium, replacing their 115-year Old Trafford home at costs forecast to reach £2billion ($2.59bn). Part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe predicted it can “become the world’s greatest football stadium” and the first designs have shown the vast scale of United’s ambition.

Foster and Partners have big plans for Manchester United’s historic Old Trafford Stadium. In recently released images, the British-based design firm proposes transforming the stadium into a global cultural hub.