A delegation from Manchester United has visited Glasgow Celtic's Parkhead home to examine its safe standing section.

The group headed north of the border following a growing clamour among fans to introduce rail seating at Old Trafford.

Sportsmail understands that United remain neutral on the issue but are open to introducing an area similar to that installed by the Scottish club, with a capacity of close to 3,000 should it be deemed legal and feasible.

Manchester United would be open to installing a small standing section at Old Trafford

United officials visited Celtic's Parkhead ground to take a look at their rail seating

The stadium is not thought to be structurally sound enough to support a large standing area but a small section of rail seating, similar to that at Parkhead, is an option.

The issue is to be debated at a fans forum next month with the Manchester United Supporters Trust instrumental in the matter.

Any such move will be reliant upon the interpretation of the 1989 Football Spectators Act, which states that stadia in the two top divisions must be all-seater. Clubs would need to get Premier League guidance on whether legislation would be required.

United supporters rise to their feet to celebrate Paul Pogba's first goal at Old Trafford

The regulations were introduced following the Hillsborough disaster, which saw 96 Liverpool fans unlawfully killed.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport are monitoring the situation.