Premier League giants Chelsea are exploring a move away from Stamford Bridge, according to The Guardian.
The Blues are considering migrating to Earls Court as they nail down options to expand their current stadium capacity of 42,000.
A bigger crowd is said to be a priority for Todd Boehly and Co and it appears redeveloping the current ground may be too difficult.
So like West Ham and Arsenal, the London club may have to completely move, rather than build on top of their current home like Tottenham.
The report reveals that Chelsea have been speaking with Transport for London and real estate developers Delancey over a site in West London, although they face an obstacle in the Earl’s Court Development Committee, who want to build a mixed-use development in the same place.
Should they receive planning permission, it may scrap Chelsea’s plans when it comes to sourcing Earls Court as a location for a new stadium.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: Chelsea have held talks over LEAVING Stamford Bridge and moving to Earls Court as they seek a resolution to their plans for a bigger stadium. 🏟️👋
Expanding the current capacity of 42,000 is a key priority for the owners.
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Jason Gannon, Chelsea’s chief executive, has been leading the discussions and has had positive talks over a multi-use arena.
The club have not ruled out staying at Stamford Bridge but with plans to redevelop faltering, it currently looks unlikely.
Rebuilding each individual stand is an option for the Blues, but it would require them to move to a temporary home, like Spurs did when they played at Wembley, for a number of years.
There is also the matter of a potential civil war at Chelsea continuing between the two co-owners.
Boehly has fallen out with Clearlake Capital and both are looking at ways to buy the other out.
