Manchester United's new field of dreams at risk of repeating the Tottenham trap | Jonathan Wilson
Briefly

Recent discussions among football clubs highlight a renewed interest in building new stadiums, leveraging profitability and sustainability rules to justify the substantial investments. Manchester United, for example, has unveiled ambitious plans for a new £2 billion stadium with a capacity of 100,000, reflecting on their historic success after moving to Old Trafford in 1910. Similar trends are emerging at clubs like Newcastle and Everton, indicating that larger capacities tend to attract more fans and enhance team revenues, countering earlier trends where new developments seemed less prioritized.
New stadiums have become fashionable again, prompted by profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), with clubs realizing their value in attracting fans moving forward.
Manchester United's plans for a new £2 billion stadium highlight the long-term benefits of relocating, much like their historic move to the original Old Trafford.
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