Chelsea bid for Battersea Power Station

Chelsea have submitted a bid to acquire the Battersea Power Station site for the construction of a 60,000 seat stadium, the club have announced.

The Blues announced they and property development partner Almacantar were hoping to acquire the 39 acres of land they could redevelop if they decide to relocate from Stamford Bridge.

The clubs plans include preserving all the significant aspects of the power station itself.

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