Manchester United are conducting a large-scale strategic review of their infrastructure, including Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training base, amid recognition that modernisation is required.

The Glazer family, United’s owners, have faced criticism from supporters over the perceived neglect of Old Trafford. There have been complaints that it is looking “tired and tatty” at a time when many domestic and European rivals have either moved into new stadiums or are revamping existing grounds.

Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Atlético Madrid have all moved into new stadiums during the Glazer era and Real Madrid and Barcelona are upgrading the Santiago Bernabéu and Nou Camp respectively. Liverpool have redeveloped Anfield. San Siro, which is home to Milan giants AC and Inter, is due to be rebuilt.

Responding to claims the Glazers did not want to spend the money, Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, said the club had invested £100 million in Old Trafford and other infrastructure over the past decade, including £20 million this year, but he acknowledged “that we need to do more”.

“We’re doing a big review in terms of where we are and what we need to do,” Woodward told the United We Stand fanzine. “We’re also looking at the training ground, The Cliff, Old Trafford and Littleton Road.”