Sir Jim Ratcliffe has plans for Manchester United to create the “Wembley of the North” by redeveloping Old Trafford.

The INEOS billionare is expected to soon complete a 25% partial takeover at the Theatre of Dreams, after agreeing terms with clubs owners, the Glazer family.

With investment comes ambition, and the 71-year-old believes he could even pull on the UK Government to help given their “levelling up” aims. Expected to pump some £237m into the footballing side of operations as early as this summer, Ratcliffe has not shied away from the problems facing United at present.

Old Trafford could be renovated under Ratcliffe’s plans (Image credit: Getty Images)

With their persistent claims the Red Devils’ Old Trafford ground is falling behind Premier League competitors, sources close to the Failsworth-born United fan have revealed his lofty desires.

“He feels the club needs an…

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