Manchester United have been presented with a raft of stadium expansion options - which include the demolition of Old Trafford and building of a brand new home.
In March last year, Sportsmail revealed that the drastic and vastly expensive move was one of those being considered.
The following month, leading consultants Legends International and Populous - who were responsible for Spurs's new home - were appointed and it is understood that they have now completed their assignment.
Late last year club officials were presented with plans which included a refurbishment of Old Trafford and a new home which would be most likely to be built on the acres of club-owned land surrounding the Theatre of Dreams.
However, the situation is now effectively on hold, with any expansion likely to be decided on by new owners.
United are currently up for sale and it is thought that interested parties will be given access to the plans and the likely costs involved. A new home, which would have the advantage of allowing United to carry on playing at Old Trafford while work is carried out, could cost close to £2bn. And, given the complications involved, an upgrade of the club's 112-year-home, could also go north of £1bn.
United execs were presented with two overall concepts. One was based on remaining at Old Trafford while the other was a switch to a new, state-of-the-art stadium.
Each of the two concepts then had various options, with regards to features such as capacity.
While an increase on the existing 74,000 is expected, a major focus of any project would be on revamping the club's lucrative corporate hospitality.
Demand is currently so high that some punters pay to dine at nearby Old Trafford cricket ground, before walking up to the stadium itself.
No final costs have been presented, the concepts give an indication of the types of finance needed.
In November, the Glazer family announced that they were seeking outside investment, which could include a sale. They have tasked the Raine Group, the investment bankers who oversaw last year's Chelsea takeover, to find the best deal.
Joe Ravitch, Raine partner and co-founder, is leading the search. He was instrumental in the Chelsea sale, which saw the club go for a hefty £2.5bn, with a further £1.75bn investment promised.
Manchester United declined to comment.
Henbirsy
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d done see weti Ronaldo b say
Seyberyz
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The Goat's 🐐 Words were taken seriously.... CR7 outburst is helping Manutd to grow..
... never enough to just make comment(s) - CR7 outbursts was in mid-december and the Glazer had confirmed the proposal for sales in November. In fact, there have been tremendous calls and protests by ManU fans for the club to be sold well over a decade ago. So, why are you saying it is because of CR7 outburst?
peterEkele
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The Goat's 🐐 Words were taken seriously.... CR7 outburst is helping Manutd to grow..
So before he came nobody ever talked about renovation..... And please if is d goat what will you call messi
kapbdmnpr
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Ronaldo effects! One thing about the truth is that when its said, it will surely affect the person in question.
Eduu2431
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The Goat's 🐐 Words were taken seriously.... CR7 outburst is helping Manutd to grow..
Ciyadpru
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very good. it will be really good to renovate the stadium. that's was what Ronaldo say. after so many years come pass,the same thing. was it a bad word?
Big NO was never and will never be a bad word. Is only Haters with senseless brain will take it bad.
Zembimnru
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very good. it will be really good to renovate the stadium. that's was what Ronaldo say. after so many years come pass,the same thing. was it a bad word?
Wacdelnpz
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Let the buying players first we need nice players not nice club the club is fine
vumacdkstz
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That's wonderful we need a larger trophy cabinet cos we are about to win big for real💯
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Teebless
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Keep up the good things move
fabbdikprt
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After CR7's interview
Hudacemuz
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Ronaldo did that
LM10Rubbosh
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New team New stadium
nehbdemnry
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it's the result of Cristiano 's interview
leave us
Vybes1
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old traffic is very old and it's no where near city, Madrid ,spurs ,athletico standards it needs serious investment
Atlantico Don’t even have a stadium, they rented the one they are in
Cjaysports
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Make una use that money buy players,old trafford is okay we need to strengthen the squad
old traffic is very old and it's no where near city, Madrid ,spurs ,athletico standards it needs serious investment
ManUnited-Red
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No keep it like this
tineiosuz
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Abdulai Gibrilla January transfer market is wrapping up no better deal only loan and Goal keeper Carabao Cup league against Charlton shows team lacks major Central forward Elanga was zero thanks to Rashford and others in second half changes that proves more aggressive so how effective is MU Scouting Team
Ikomendiso
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That's wonderful we need a larger trophy cabinet cos we are about to win big for real💯
rotbcmnruy
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it's the result of Cristiano 's interview
Toskiid
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Make una use that money buy players,old trafford is okay we need to strengthen the squad
HassandyAchile
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finally atleast we man ufc fans start heard some good news everyday by day now🧍
Unitedforlife6
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Sounds good but where is the money coming from...I sure hope it's not investments