London, March 11 -- Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.
Once construction is complete, the club's existing home will be demolished.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he wanted to build the "world's greatest football stadium", which
the club hopes could be finished in five years, the BBC reported.
United's announcement comes after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop the existing stadium or build a new one.
Old Trafford has been Manchester United's home since 1910.
The club would continue to play at Old Trafford until the new stadium was ready.
Senior club sources have previously said it would not be ...