Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the prospective new owner of Manchester United, has proposed the construction of a £2 billion stadium, dubbed the 'Wembley of the North', at Old Trafford. This ambitious plan has stirred controversy as Ratcliffe seeks government assistance to fund the project. Reports from Sky Sports News indicate that while all options are being considered for Old Trafford, no final decisions have been made. The proposal has faced a significant backlash from rival fans and public figures. Former editor of the Independent, Chris Blackhurst, and talkSPORT commentator Simon Jordan have both criticized the idea of using taxpayer money for a private enterprise. The likelihood of receiving public funding for the project appears slim, as recent updates suggest that Ratcliffe's plan is unlikely to get the necessary financial support.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent warning over plans to make Old Trafford the ‘Wembley of the North’ https://t.co/RUwmIuc91H
Man Utd blow as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bold plan to create ‘Wembley of the North’ at Old Trafford ‘unlikely’ to get funding https://t.co/hY8OkQBUA7 https://t.co/itet8t8UYF
Man United fan warns Sir Jim Ratcliffe off his ambitious £2bn Old Trafford plans https://t.co/RUwmIubBc9
“Get lost! It’s a private enterprise!” 😡😡 Simon Jordan fumes at Sir Jim Ratcliffe for hoping to use public money on #MUFC ground. Watch in full below 👇 https://t.co/CQLiSustv7
Sir Jim Ratcliffe hit by furious backlash by rival fans over plans for £2bn taxpayer-funded Man Utd ‘Wembley of North’ https://t.co/b2MaynYzkD https://t.co/b2MaynYzkD
‘The whole thing is vanity! Why should the tax payer pay?!’ Former Editor of the Independent, Chris Blackhurst, says it makes his blood boil that Jim Ratcliffe wants tax-payers to pay for a new Manchester United stadium. https://t.co/hBMoNagTfm
Reports claim incoming Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking at the possibility of building a new stadium 🔴🏟️ Sky Sports News understands all options are still on the table with regards to Old Trafford and no decisions have been made at this stage ⬇️ https://t.co/N5WU972TVG
Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for £2billion ‘Wembley of the North’ as he considers controversial Man Utd stadium https://t.co/sOczLpRkZZ https://t.co/sOczLpRkZZ
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Government to help pay for £2 billion ‘Wembley of the North’ Man Utd stadium https://t.co/fj3xPegt1t https://t.co/fj3xPegt1t