Chelsea are increasingly hopeful of securing a deal with the FA to use Wembley as their home ground whlle they redevelop Stamford Bridge. The possible alternative was Twickenham which would be nearer to their main support base, but there were objectiosn from local residents.
If they get planning permission next summer, Chelsea are hoping to start work on the redevelopment in the summer of 2017. They would then need to leave Stamford Bridge for three seasons for the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
Chelsea are increasingly hopeful of securing a deal with the FA to use Wembley as their home ground whlle they redevelop Stamford Bridge. The possible alternative was Twickenham which would be nearer to their main support base, but there were objectiosn from local residents.
If they get planning permission next summer, Chelsea are hoping to start work on the redevelopment in the summer of 2017. They would then need to leave Stamford Bridge for three seasons for the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur have also inquired about using Wembley while White Hart Lane is redeveloped, but Chelsea are willing to pay £15m a year for three seasons, while Spurs are offering an annual £11m for one or two seasons.
Chelsea are pushing for an exclusive deal, although the FA would in principle be willing to host both clubs.