Man Utd's plans to build new state-of-the-art stadium to replace Old Trafford could hit significant stumbling block due to row involving Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lancashire Cricket Club - as court dispute threatens setback for Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The Red Devils have plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford but the project may be about to hit a stumbling block in the form of a row between American rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lancashire Cricket Club, according to theDaily Mail. Trafford council has taken the club to court after a member of the public was injured at their Old Trafford cricket ground during a Chili Peppers gig back in 2022.

Lancashire county cricket club and music promoter Live Nation are now facing prosecution which could impact on United's stadium plans. United had been considering hosting concerts in their new home to bring in extra revenue but Live Nation may now decide against staging future events at Old Trafford. The trial is due to start in March 2027 and is expected to last 10 days.

A source told the Mail: "They [Live Nation] are not the kind of people you want to upset when you are trying to build a new stadium that will rely on concerts."

A spokesperson said: "Trafford Council can confirm that Lancashire Cricket Club and Live Nation are being prosecuted for health and safety offences in respect of an incident at the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert held at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground on 22June 2022."

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently championed the club's £2bn 'Wembley of the North' proposal to regenerate Old Trafford in what has been a boost to the club. Part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly keen to "fast track" delivery of the new stadium which would be the largest in Britain.