Hammersmith and Fulham Council are prepared to assist Chelsea in upgrading Stamford Bridge after the Blues failed in an attempt to move to Battersea Power Station. The Champions of Europe have been seeking a new home for some time due to the problems of improving their 42,000-seater home, but finding a site in the local area has been just as tough.
The new leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Cllr Nicholas Botterill, has insisted he wants to see Chelsea remain at Stamford Bridge and has been in touch with the club in an attempt to open the discussions.
"The council remains committed to working with the club to explore all possible avenues for keeping the Blues here at their original home.
"The door is open and the council is again ready to sit down and discuss how Stamford Bridge can be appropriately upgraded so that it is fit for one of Europe's leading football clubs." "It now looks highly unlikely that CFC will be moving away from their historic home," he said.
