‘Spurs’ Wembley deal close’

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FA chairman Greg Dyke says Tottenham are ‘quite close’ to agreeing a deal to play Champions League matches at Wembley next season, adding he would welcome Spurs and Chelsea playing at England’s national stadium.

Tottenham are looking to spend the 2017-18 campaign away from White Hart Lane as they redevelop the ground which will eventually reach a capacity large enough to host American Football games in the NFL. 

Chelsea also have ambitions to increase the capacity of Stamford Bridge to 60,000, a redevelopment that would require them to play their home fixtures away from SW6 for three seasons. 

Both clubs have indicated an interest in a temporary relocation to the national stadium and Dyke says it makes sense for all concerned.

Dyke said: “We’re certainly in …

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