NEWCASTLE UNITED are speaking to architects about expanding St James’ Park.
Toon’s owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, recently bought Strawberry Place at the back of the Gallowgate End.
That was part of their plans to modernise the 52,000-capacity stadium.
And with demand for tickets going through the roof as the Magpies close in on a Champions League spot, Newcastle chiefs are looking at how to get more supporters in.
Part-owner Amanda Staveley said: “We love St James’ Park.
“We luckily bought Strawberry Place and we have been talking to architects about what we can actually do.
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“We desperately need to invest in the stadium.
“It’s just the most incredible place, but it needs to be fit for purpose.
“We create so much magic in that stadium. The broadcasters love it because they get real content.
“There’s that sense of excitement that we have to build and deliver.”
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Newcastle are currently third in the Premier League ahead of the final run-in to try and seal a top-four finish.
Saturday’s victory at Brentford maintained their three point advantage over fifth-placed Tottenham.
They return to top-flight action when they travel to Aston Villa this weekend.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
