Leeds United chairman Ken Bates could enter Roman Abramovich's battle at Chelsea over Stamford Bridge.

The Sun says members of Bates' family are still part of the Chelsea Pitch Owners scheme.

And it is believed the Leeds owner will oppose Roman Abramovich's plan to buy the ground back from Blues supporters at the vote on October 27.

Bates, 79, banked £17million when he sold Chelsea to Abramovich as part of a £140million takeover deal in 2003.

Yet he still owns a penthouse flat at Stamford Bridge and organisers of supporters' groups hope he will back their campaign to keep Chelsea at their present home.