Chelsea have submitted a planning application to rebuild Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seat stadium.

The current capacity is 41,600.

“A planning application for a new stadium at Stamford Bridge with an expanded seating capacity has been submitted,” the statement read. “This follows a successful consultation process during which we received very helpful feedback.”

Chelsea would need to find a temporary home for three seasons.

The build would be complicated and more lengthy in duration if Chelsea were to remain on site, adding to the cost.

Chelsea believes the history of Stamford Bridge is with the site rather than the stadium itself.