Stefan Borson reveals impact of Andy Burnham's mayoral exit on Man United stadium plans

Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister is unlikely to have a huge impact on Manchester United's plans, but the owners are in for a big challenge.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that no new Mayor of Manchester will turn down the opportunity for redevelopment.

There has been some concern raised that Burnham potentially stepping down, and becoming the new Prime Minister, could impact the club's new stadium plans.

He has been a huge advocate of the Old Trafford regeneration project, and the Red Devils' stadium development plans could have a huge impact on the surrounding area.

With United taking a huge step forward in their plans, securing the majority of land needed for their new 100,000-seater stadium, it appears full-steam ahead in Trafford.

Burnham's move down to London has the potential to throw a spanner in the works, but Borson is confidence that his replacement will be just as supportive.

Man United's stadium plans to face no major speedbumps

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson did admit, however, that the surrounding government will only be able to help so much, pointing the finger at INEOS instead.

"First of all, the new Mayor of Manchester, whoever that is, is going to clearly want as much inward investment as possible," he said.

"And if that's a regeneration of that whole part of Trafford, then they're going to be very keen on it. Secondly, there's a limit to what central government and local government can do on this project.

"Yes, of course they can make contributions around access and housing around the area and all that sort of stuff.

"But the reality is nobody's going to put up with the central government or local government putting in hundreds of millions of pounds into a Manchester United private stadium that's owned by an offshore billionaire and an American billionaire.

"It's just not going to happen. I don't think it makes much difference, but they're going to have to pay for it themselves. They're going to have to find a way to fund it themselves. I'm sure of that."

What are Andy Burnham's chances of becoming the next Prime Minsister?

After Keir Starmer stepped down outside No.10 Downing Street, Burnham instantly became the overwhelming favourite to become the next Prime Minister.

It could be a matter of weeks before he is given the title, but many will be wondering what the exact timeline looks like.

Well, on 9 July, Labour leadership nominations open, and if he can claim enough nominations, he will be become Labour leader on 17 July.

Then it is a matter of crossing the t's and dotting the i's before he is officially made Prime Minister, and focus shifts to the next Mayor of London.