as their temporary home during Stamford Bridge's
redevelopment, putting Tottenham's chances of using
the national stadium in doubt, according to their
chairman Daniel Levy.
Chelsea are currently planning a £500m revamp of the
Bridge and have indicated to the FA their need for
another home for at least three seasons, possibly four,
despite not yet knowing when they can begin work in
SW6.
Spurs therefore face an anxious wait to see if they can
use Wembley for the 2017/18 season whilst they build
their new ground adjacent to White Hart Lane - and
supporters may have to wait until 2017 to find out
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The north London club's contingency plan is MK Dons'
Stadium MK in Milton Keynes - more than 50 miles
from Tottenham - and Sky sources understand a deal
has already been verbally agreed for its use.
But Tottenham are still determined to share Wembley
with Chelsea and have urged the FA to do the right
thing for both clubs.
Speaking at a recent meeting with the Tottenham
Hotspur Supporters Trust, Levy said it was Chelsea
who persuaded the FA to consider a Premier League
club playing at Wembley after they had previously
rejected the idea.
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And although he acknowledged the FA has a desire to
treat clubs equally, the Spurs chairman believes a four-
year deal is attracting them far more than Spurs' one-
year deal, despite the likelihood of per-season income
being the same from both clubs.
Levy confirmed to THST that the Wembley board will
give a recommendation to the FA board, who will make
the ultimate decision, and the FA are now considering
the practicalities of a ground-share.
And Sky sources understand that, until that is decided,
no further discussions with the clubs in question can
take place.
Chelsea have told Sky Sports News HQ : "We will
continue to look at our options."
(SOURCE : SKY SPORTS)