Manchester United could demolish Old Trafford as part of the plans to revamp the stadium, according to reports.
The 74,140-capacity stadium has been the Red devils home since 1910 but the club’s owners, the Glazer family, have been criticised for Old Trafford’s lack of modernisation during their tenure.
According to The Telegraph, United have received three proposals to redevelop the stadium, one of which includes knocking down the 112-year-old stadium.
That would allow them to build a new stadium that would rival Wembley, which can hold up to 90,000 supporters. However, United would face a huge hurdle in working out where they would play their home matches while their new ground is being built.
A groundshare with Man City would be off the table, while there is no other stadium in the region big enough to be temporary for United.
Spurs went down the route of knocking down White Hart Lane in order to build their new stadium, which has a capacity of 62,850, but they were able to relocate to Wembley.
Meanwhile, MailOnline claim that the Glazers favour another option which involves a rebuild of the South Stand, which would take Old Trafford’s capacity to more than 80,000.
It’s reported that significantly improving the South Stand ‘appeals most’ to the Glazers.
The third option is for a ‘comprehensive revamp of spectator and corporate areas’ on all four sides of the stadium.
United are believed to be close to appointing their preferred bidder and the option to demolish Old Trafford remains under serious consideration.
