Chelsea could play their matches at Twickenham throughout the possible redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have been at their west London home since their inception in 1905 and upgrade works have been of long-term interest.
A move to Earl’s Court, which is a stone’s throw from their current location, has also emerged as a possibility for Chelsea.
Nevertheless, should they decide to redevelop Stamford Bridge, they might call Twickenham their temporary home.
Rugby Football Union [RFU] chief executive Bill Sweeney has said the 82,000 capability venue could host the Premier League giants.
“It might allow it to occur,” he said via The Guardian when asked if the RFU’s license would allow the potential of Chelsea playing there.
“There have been conversations previously about possible Premiership [sic] clubs coming here. Richmond council, Richmond borough is more concerned about that.
“I just think when it comes to impact on local residents, numbers of fans and so forth they’re a bit bit more sensitive. It might rely upon which club it’s.
“It might be an enormous financial number, I do know Richmond borough would definitely have a conversation about that though.”
As per The Guardian’s report, the RFU say that Twickenham is empty for 340 days of the 12 months.
The venue, which was originally in-built 1907, is the present home of the England men and girls national rugby union teams.
Chelsea considered a brief move to Twickenham in 2017 for stadium works however the RFU said it wasn’t an option for them.
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Another choice that has been previously proposed is Craven Cottage where their west London rivals Fulham play.
The Blues could also play at Wembley, the national football stadium that hosted Tottenham from 2017 to 2019 during their stadium work.
Stamford Bridge has a capability of 40,341, the eleventh highest in England but lowest out of the normal ‘Big Six’.
Reports in October said Chelsea are increasingly more likely to remain there with an increased capability.
Nevertheless, co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are said to be at loggerheads over an answer for the club.
Boehly is known to be keen on a brand new 60,000 capability ground in Earl’s Court whilst Eghbali favours redevelopment at Stamford Bridge.
