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Manchester United are confident they can strike a deal for land around Old Trafford that would allow them to begin work on building their new state-of-the-art stadium.

The Red Devils' plans to begin work on the 100,000 seater stadium have been delayed by an issue with Freightliner, who own some neighbouring land behind the Stretford End of their current stadium.

Mail Online report Man United have offered around £50million but Freightliner are seeking somewhere closer to £400million. A compulsory purchase order could be made, which would allow for government intervention to set a more realistic price.

But the report claims 'constructive discussion's have taken place and they are confident about striking a deal 'within the coming months'.

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If a deal is reached it would allow Man United to move forward with plans for the £200billion pound project, dubbed the 'Wembley of the North', with the...