The scheme will include increasing the overall height of the South and North stands to allow an additional 6,250 seats in each end with another 2,000 new seats around the pitch.
Laing O’Rourke is believed to be lined-up as construction partner and is currently working with the club on its regeneration plans in Beswick.
Manchester council’s planning committee officials are now recommending approval with a final decisions due to be made on February 13.
The capacity of the Etihad Stadium is currently around 47,500 but will rise to 62,170 when the project is finished – making it the second biggest venue in the Premier League.
The architect behind the Olympic Stadium, Populous, have produced the designs.
