Chelsea have sounded out the Rugby Football Union (RFU) over a tempo­rary move to Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, in the event of Stamford Bridge being redeveloped.
“We have had an inquiry from Chelsea FC but have not had any dis­cussions of any substance,” the RFU told the London Sunday Times newspaper.
“While we don’t comment on any specific confidential conversations, each request is taken on its merit, assessing a variety of factors, such as the effect on the pitch, availability, transport and local considerations and other important implica­tions.”
Chelsea are keen to expand their current capacity from 41,623 to 60,000 in an attempt to compete with rivals Arsenal and Manchester United who attract weekly attendances of 60,000 and 75,000 at the Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford respec­tively.

Chelsea considers leaving Stamford Bridge