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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Matt Hughes

Manchester United’s seat licence plan threatened by ticket tout clampdown

A general view of Old Trafford
Manchester United were planning to sell personal seat licences, giving fans the right to buy a specific seat at the new ground. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Uefa/Getty Images

Manchester United’s plans to sell personal seat licences to supporters to help fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford has been put under threat by the government’s clampdown on ticket touts.

The Guardian has learned that the proposed PSL model being considered by United permitted seat licence holders to sell on their match or season tickets at a profit to other fans.

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