Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has suggested that Manchester United aims to replicate Manchester City’s success in the city following their announcement to redevelop the Trafford Wharfside area.
In a recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now leads a football consultancy advising top clubs – noted that the Red Devils are “late to the party,” as City’s influence is already well-established in Manchester. On Monday, 9 September, Manchester United revealed that they have formed a strategic partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Their goal is to “create an ambitious vision for the Old Trafford area, focusing on how a top-tier stadium can drive broader regeneration.”
United plans to replace their current stadium with a new 100,000-seat venue.
In contrast, Manchester City has already revitalized the area around the Etihad Stadium, which was initially the site of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
