EPL: Chelsea consider temporary move from Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have taken the first step towards a possible temporary move to Twickenham after making an approach to the Rugby Football Union, Daily mail reports.

The RFU has confirmed it has been sounded out about the prospect of the Premier League club using the 82,000-capacity home of English rugby if Stamford Bridge is redeveloped.

Chelsea announced in June that they are looking at possible expansion plans for their stadium, although dates for any work have not been specified. It had previously been mooted that the club could seek out a permanent new home, however suitable London sites are in short supply.

Chelsea plan to increase the capacity of their Stamford Bridge home later in the decade

Are Blues big enough?

With a capacity of 82,000, Twickenham could well have more than a few empty seats if Chelsea do make the move. Currently, Stamford Bridge holds just over 41,000.