Al Fayed leaves door open for Chelsea move

MOHAMED AL FAYED insists renting Stamford Bridge in the long-term is not an option — but he wants to leave the door open for a temporary move.

The Fulham chairman was offered a permanent tenancy for Fulham by Chelsea supremo Ken Bates a fortnight ago. But Al Fayed rejected the proposed groundshare at Fulham's London neighbours, which would have seen him buy into Chelsea Village plc.

The pair discussed the 9.9% purchase the highest proportion Premier League rules will allow and permanent share of Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago.