Manchester United's plans for a new 'Wembley of the North' have taken another step forward after getting the local council's backing.

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• Man Utd trying to build new stadium
• Plans for 100,000 ground progressing
• Local council backs latest proposal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to the Daily Mail, officials at Trafford Council unanimously backed plans for a new Old Trafford on Monday. The report adds it is believed the project will add £7.3 billion ($9bn) to the economy and provide 90,000 jobs and 15,000 homes.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  This comes less than a day after United's plans to build this new state-of-the-art ground, dubbed the 'Wembley of the North', looked to have hit a snag due to a row between American rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lancashire Cricket Club. But in addition to Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'championing' the Old Trafford project, this council development is a real breakthrough.

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  The Mail adds that a decision on whether to build a new 100,000 stadium or refurbish the current ground, and add around 14,000 seats to take it to 87,000, is expected at the end of the season.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The report adds United will now seek a 'top class consultant team' that will be charged with 'helping to shape a high profile strategic masterplan for the regeneration of the area'.

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