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Chelsea reject reports over leaving Stamford bridge

Chelsea have "no plans" to leave Stamford Bridge despite suggestions they are in talks to leave their 105-year-old home. Reports claim the Blues are to build a 60,000 seater ground on the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Earls Court exhibition centre.

It is understood that proposals have been sent to Chelsea but the club has no plans to follow them up at the present time.

A spokesman for the club said: "We'll always look at proposals presented to us, but we have no plans to move stadium at this time."

Leading architect Sir Terry Farrell is set to transform Earls Court into a new residential area with more than 8,000 new homes.

The move by Capital and Counties, the site's owners, is understood to be a last effort to get a better deal before the housing plan becomes final.

They are believed to have contacted all previously interested parties to see if there is any renewed interest.

While Chelsea viewed the proposals, the club are currently intent on pursuing the sale of naming rights for Stamford Bridge to increase revenue.

The Blues understand they cannot compete with the match day income streams of rivals like Manchester United and Arsenal and see the sale of naming rights as a way of bridging the gap and re-stating their commitment to remain at the ground.

Chelsea looked at the same Earls Court site four years ago but did not pursue the opportunity.

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