Chelsea, Fulham and Brentford approached by Champions League club about hosting their home European games

STAMFORD BRIDGE could still host Champions League action in the upcoming season – after Shakhtar Donetsk reportedly held talks to move into Chelsea’s home. The Ukrainian giants were forced to abandon the Donbas Arena when Russian troops invaded Crimea and a war broke out in the region in 2014. Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge could host Shakhtar Donetsk’s Champions League showdowns Credit: Getty The Ukrainian giants are considering heading to London Credit: Getty They have brokered deals with German sides Hamburg and Schalke, and Poland’s Wisla Krakow, in each of the last three seasons. Shakhtar also made Slovenia their home for Europa League qualifying 12 months ago. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! But now The Athletic report Shakhtar have sounded out Chelsea, Fulham and Brentford over the possibility of holding Champions League home clashes at their respective stadiums. Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium was pinpointed as an option last month. But Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage are also in the running after London has been under serious consideration as a new base. Chelsea, Fulham and Brentford failed to seal European qualification last season, meaning their respective homes will be available for the Champions League. The chosen club are set to be handed a fresh cash injection because Shakhtar would pay a fee. Stamford Bridge is an obvious possibility for the 16-time Ukrainian Premier League winners after Chelsea have regularly featured in European competitions. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Craven Cottage has been discussed as a possible home Credit: Getty Fulham have also had three seasons of continental action at Craven Cottage since the turn of the century. And the capacity of the West Londoners’ home increased to just shy of 30,000 after the Riverside Stand was given a £100million makeover. Brentford moved into the Gtech Community Stadium six years ago and have never booked their place in a Uefa tournament. But it has been used for the Women’s European Championship and the Unity Cup. Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium may welcome Shakhtar Credit: Alamy Shakhtar reached the Conference League semi-finals last season, only to be knocked out by eventual winners Crystal Palace. They still booked their return to the Champions League and will go straight into the group phase. Comment now