The survey, conducted among 50,000 season ticket holders, club members, and executive club members, revealed that 52% favored a new facility, while 31% were in favor of enhancing the iconic stadium, which is renowned globally. The remaining 17% of respondents were undecided.
In 2003, Manchester City's transition from Maine Road to the City of Manchester Stadium serves as a precedent, while Liverpool has opted to renovate their Anfield venue.
In September, Manchester United unveiled artist renderings of a potential regeneration project for Old Trafford, suggesting that a new stadium could be integrated into a multi-billion-pound redevelopment initiative.
The club's ownership is exploring various options in collaboration with the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, which includes notable figures such as former United defender Gary Neville and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.
According to reports from The Daily Telegraph, a conclusive decision regarding the preferred option is anticipated in the first half of 2025.
The Task Force is reportedly concentrating its efforts on the prospect of constructing a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000, rather than refurbishing Old Trafford.
Rick McGagh, the director of fan engagement at United, emphasized the importance of understanding fan perspectives to create a world-class stadium that meets their expectations.
“We are able to view the results through different lenses to understand if our season ticket holders feel differently about anything than say our official members. And if younger fans have different views to older fans.”