Chelsea 'fear they could be homeless for SIX YEARS if Stamford Bridge revamp'

Chelsea are facing a nightmare dilemma over plans for a new stadium.

Blues chiefs believe they have only two options — spend six years away from Stamford Bridge while it is revamped, or pay over the odds to buy land nearby for a new stadium, according to The Sun.

There is also frustration at the lack of progress under the new owners.

Chelsea's plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge appeared to take a major step forwards last October, after the Stoll Charity trustees granted approval to sell the site of homes of military veterans to the club.

The £80million sale of the majority of the Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions site is subject to contract with completion expected in early 2024.

Chelsea had also weighed up a potential stadium relocation to nearby Earl's Court, but are believed to have focused efforts on a £2billion expansion of their existing 40,341-capacity stadium.

CPO board chair Chris Isitt issued a statement to confirm they expect the club to make a decision on their stadium plans shortly, before warning a potential rebuild could take up to seven years.

'CPO has not yet been informed of any decision made by the Club on its future plans for the stadium,' the statement read. 'We believe their decision is due to be finalised shortly, having worked through all the available options.

'Board members may choose to make their own views clear on the process but cannot of course do so until there is a proposal, and its detail can be properly considered.

'As we understand it, although the purchase of the Stoll site has been agreed, it will be some considerable time before the site can be vacated.

'In addition, a new planning application would be required, even though some of that work was done during the earlier project under Roman