Chelsea are still exploring a move to Earl’s Court despite Hammersmith and Fulham Council approving a £10bn housing and retail development project that does not include plans or space for a new football stadium.

Earl’s Court Development Company, who are behind the project, have repeatedly stated they are not open to Chelsea relocating to the site.

Although Chelsea refused to comment on their new stadium plans, talkSPORT understands Earl's Court remains one of a handful of options under active consideration.

Chelsea's owners are understood to be aligned on the appeal of the Earl's Court despite co-owner Todd Boehly hinting otherwise in an interview with Bloomberg back in March.

"We have a big stadium development opportunity that we have to flesh out," he said.

"That's going to be

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