"Arsenal are still exploring various plans to expand and renovate Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN. The Gunners began work over a year ago discussing possible ways in which the ground could be updated with next summer set to mark the 20th anniversary of the stadium's first match. In an exclusive interview with ESPN last July, co-chair Josh Kroenke said: "It would be premature to talk about any plans in depth, but the internal conversations are starting to occur about [the stadium].""
"Sources have told ESPN that those conversations have continued since with a large number of options examined, ranging from smaller upgrades to a significant expansion which could see thousands of seats added to the current 60,700 capacity. No final decision has been made and conversations remain at an exploratory stage. Any significant renovation would be complicated given the stadium is located on a relatively tight 17-acre site with a train line running near to Emirates Stadium and restrictions on building developments imposed by Islington council."
Arsenal are exploring plans to expand and renovate the Emirates Stadium, with conversations ongoing for over a year ahead of the stadium's 20th anniversary next summer. Internal discussions have examined a wide range of options from minor upgrades to significant expansions that could add thousands of seats to the current 60,700 capacity. No final decision has been made and talks remain exploratory. Major renovation would be complicated by the stadium's constrained 17-acre site, a nearby train line and Islington council development restrictions. Any capacity increase aims to boost commercial revenue and provide more standard-priced seats to address a season-ticket waiting list exceeding 100,000.
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