The Whites chairman and president of 49ers Enterprises said: “We recognise how important Elland Road is to the Leeds United fans and the wider community. The opportunity to refresh a century-old stadium, coupled with the legacy of Leeds United, is unprecedented.

Leeds United have announced plans to expand their Elland Road stadium to hold 53,000 fans. The changes will make it the seventh-largest club stadium in the country while keeping Leeds at the ground they have called home since 1919.

Phased project’ would give the ground Uefa’s elite status, and Chairman says ‘refresh’ would retain ‘unique atmosphere’

Leeds United have announced that work will be undertaken to raise the capacity at Elland Road to 53,000, in a move that will see the club's 105-year home handed UEFA's highest stadium rating

Leeds United Football Club has announced plans to increase the capacity of its stadium to accommodate 53,000 supporters. The Elland Road ground can currently hold 37,645 fans and has been full for every home match played in the last six years. There are also 26,000 supporters on the waiting list for season tickets.

Leeds have announced plans to update their Elland Road stadium and increase the capacity from 37,645 to 53,000 with the aim of transforming it into one of the major arenas in Europe.