Man Utd acquire crucial land

[BBC] Manchester United have taken a significant step towards a new 100,000-capacity stadium by buying the majority of the land needed to build it close to their current home at Old Trafford. There had been few signs of any movement since minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled his grand vision in London in March 2025. However, talks around land acquisition have been going on behind the scenes. According to sources, United have now acquired a triangle of roads (located between Wharfside Way, Europa Way and John Gilbert Way) that connect close to the car parks behind the Stretford End, which gives them a 25-acre site sufficient for their new stadium. Read more here Meanwhile United have decided not to enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup for the 2026-27 campaign. United sources say they have taken the decision because of a combination of returning to the Uefa Youth League following the senior side's qualification for the Champions League and running a slightly smaller than normal professional development phase group of players, who transition between the under-18 and under-21 sides. Read more on the EFL Trophy decision