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Man United boss Erik ten Hag backs Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ambition to transform Old Trafford into the 'Wembley of the North' after Ineos billionaire outlined bold £2billion stadium vision

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has backed Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bold vision to transform Old Trafford into the 'Wembley of the North'.

The Dutchman said the Ineos billionaire's £2billion vision to rebuild United's home on the existing site 'expresses the ambition of this club.'

It emerged this week that Ratcliffe, 71, who has taken a 25 per cent stake in United, has already been in dialogue with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham about then plans.

Ratcliffe's aim is for a world-leading, iconic venue that rivals Wembley and it's 90,000 capacity.