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New Man United stadium plans stall with Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'refusing to pay asking price' for piece of land crucial to 100,000-seater project

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Manchester United's grand vision for a new 100,000-seater stadium has seemingly been hit by a major setback, with the club said to be locked in a stand-off over the purchase of a key plot of land.

Back in March, the club unveiled bold plans to create a state-of-the-art home next to their current ground — a so-called 'Wembley of the North' that would sit at the heart of a huge regeneration project in the Old Trafford area.

The proposed arena, which would be built on land adjacent to the existing stadium, was pitched as a world-leading venue — not just for football, but as the catalyst for £7.