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Man United will imminently unveil plans for 'most iconic stadium in world' as Jim Ratcliffe defends the project amid mounting debts and savage cuts

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Man United are set to publish architect designs for a new Old Trafford Stadium on Tuesday.

Fans will be keen to find out whether the plan is for a new 100,000-seater stadium or the redevelopment of the existing one.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen for a new-build stadium on the same site at Trafford Park and chancellor Rachel Reeves has voiced her backing for a proposed regeneration of the area in south Manchester.

Sir Jim has presided over a severe cuts at Man United. Last month, the club announced plans to make up to 200 more redundancies, with staff expected to learn their fate in April.