Chelsea are considering several options regarding what to do with their stadium situation, the Athletic reports.
One option is to stay at Stamford Bridge and increase its' capacity by gradually rebuilding its stands or demolishing the existing stadium and building a new one on its site. However, Todd Boehly wants the club's new home to have a capacity of at least 60,000 fans, which is impossible in the location due to city laws and rail lines around it.
The prospect of building a new stadium will force Chelsea to find a temporary home for four or five years while a new ground is constructed. The likeliest choice is Wembley, with Craven Cottage ruled out as too small for the Blues.
Another option is to move to the Earl's Court site which is very close to Stamford Bridge. However, the club will have to overcome several obstacles to do that.
Firstly, Chelsea will have to buy the land, currently owned by the Earls Court Development Company which plans to build housing there.
Secondly, the club will have to get the green light from local residents who do not support building a large stadium in their neighbourhood.
Thirdly, the club will have to persuade the Chelsea Pitch Owner (CPO) shareholders to move to another location. The CPO currently hold the naming rights to the club, so if Todd Boehly move out of the Bridge without the CPO's agreement, the club will have to be renamed.
If Chelsea find a way around these obstacles, they'll be able to play at the Bridge while building a new stadium nearby. This will allow for a smooth transition between grounds without the need to play at a temporary stadium, similar to what Arsenal did while moving out of Highbury to the Emirates.
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