A Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) – a statutory body with powers to help drive forward large-scale developments – is being set up to help deliver the project, led by chair-designate Lord Sebastian Coe.
“It’s not just a Manchester United vision. It’s a vision for the region. It’s a vision for Trafford and it’s a vision for Manchester, and that’s why [Mayor] Andy Burnham and Trafford Council are really keen to work with us.Â
“There’s no point building the best and biggest stadium in the UK and it being on an island where you can’t get to it because the transport links aren’t there, or people can’t come on a non-match day, or local businesses can’t be part of.Â