Chelsea could look to 'rename' if they leaves Stamford Bridge due to their poor stadium arrangement.
The Blues are said to be looking to leave the bridge and follow in the footsteps of London rivals Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham United, who have found a new home.
However, previous owners Roman Abramovich, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali had problems implementing the plan.
According to The Sun, the club are in a unique situation as Stamford Bridge is owned by thousands of active fans.
Chelsea Pitch Owners PLC (CPO) has a say on whether the team can move and continue with their historic name. To continue under 'Chelsea', the team must agree to leave Stamford Bridge.
In addition, the CPO also owns full ownership of the pitch and the current owners will have to buy it if they leave the team to allow them control of the stadium.
But the process can give Boehly a headache if Abramovich's efforts are anything that can be bought. The Russian billionaire tried to buy the land in 2012, but CPO shareholders rejected the offer.
The idea of ??leaving Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's home ground since 1905, has divided the fanbase, with some wanting to stay at their current club while others want to upgrade their homes to keep up with the times. grand.' Arsenal and Spurs. Chelsea's stadium issue continues to resonate as the club go through a difficult campaign this season.
They took a place in the bottom half of the table and were knocked out of the FA Cup. But they still stay in the Champions League when they face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.
Frank Lampard will temporarily return to the helm until the end of the season following the sacking of Graham Potter.
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Frank Lampard returns as interim Chelsea head coach
It comes after Graham Potter was sacked with the club languishing in 11th place
Lampard handed out a series of brutal punishments to the players in his first time in charge
Returning Chelsea boss Frank Lampard handed out a series of fines during his first term, with players fined up to £20,000 for being late.
Lampard joined the club as caretaker manager after Graham Potter was sacked, with the new coach taking over just two years after being sacked from his position.
He led the team to fourth place in his first term and led them to the FA Cup final, but struggled to get the most out of greats like Timo Werner.
The 44-year-old is known to be strict with his players before leaving the club in 2021 and the list of 12 penalties he has imposed has been widely shared online again after he contract extension.
These include £2,500 for being late on game day, £1,000 for ringing in the team's meal and £20,000 for missing training to start.
Frank Lampard has returned to Chelsea as interim manager until the end of the season
Frank Lampard has returned to Chelsea as interim manager until the end of the season
His previous spell in charge saw him implement a rigorous set of player fines
His previous spell in charge saw him implement a rigorous set of player fines
It not yet clear if Lampard will bring back such extreme measures after returning to the club on Thursday, but players did seem relaxed in his presence during his first training session at Cobham.
There were smiles from those who will know him well such as Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic, while Enzo Fernandez gave little away and Mykhailo Mudryk chatted deeply with the new boss.
For Lampard, the decision to return to the club where he has achieved much of his success in football seemed straightforward.
Speaking to the media moments after Chelsea officially confirmed his return, he said:
'[It was] a surprise in terms of you never know the decision the club are going to make.
The returning boss admitted being 'surprised' that he was asked back by the club
The returning boss admitted being 'surprised' that he was asked back by the club
Enzo Fernandez has been among Chelsea's best players since arriving in January
Enzo Fernandez has been among Chelsea's best players since arriving in January
Raheem Sterling played with Lampard at the 2014 World Cup
Raheem Sterling played with Lampard at the 2014 World Cup
'But it was easy decision for me, this is my club. I am also a very practical person.
"I've taken a different path since leaving Chelsea, but I turn back when asked and I come back believing I can help until the end of the season."
“I am very happy to have this opportunity and I am very grateful. I know the team, the training ground, the stadium and the fans very well and I will do my best.
The Blues will then have a game against Wolves on Saturday, before a real test for Lampard when they face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next Wednesday.
FULL LIST OF PENALTIES FROM LAMPARD'S FIRST CHELSEA
Late game day/first team leaving - £2,500
Training late reporting - £2,500 (plus £2,500 every 15 minutes)
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