SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has admitted that he is keen to build a new ground and move Manchester United out of the “tired” Old Trafford.
The British billionaire believes that a new stadium could “serve the north of England”.
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Ratcliffe, 71, has insisted that Old Trafford has become “tired” and in need of “refurbishment”.
However his “preference” is to build a new stadium for the Red Devils.
He said: “It’s about time someone built a national stadium in the north of England.
“If it can be achieved, it would clearly be my preference.
“I would be very excited for the north of England.”
Ratcliffe has finally completed his deal to buy 27.7 per cent of Manchester United.
He also suggested that a new ground could be able host England and other high-profile matches.
This would include FA Cup semi-finals and the Champions League final.
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Ratcliffe suggested that there had been a “significant bias” to “major investments being in the south” of the country.
Old Trafford last hosted a Champions League final in 2003 as AC Milan beat Juventus on penalties.
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