Fulham have announced plans to increase the capacity of Craven Cottage by 4000 seats. The stadium currently holds 22,000 supporters and the club have approached the local council to extend that to 26,000.

Fulham are hoping to redevelop the Riverside Stand by removing the executive boxes and also open the riverside walk to the public and fully restore the listed turnstiles.

If the plans are approved, the Cottagers will begin work at the end of the current season.

Mohamed Al Fayed, the Fulham chairman, said: "Craven Cottage is synonymous with Fulham FC and it is vital that the club is given every opportunity to develop the facilities available, to enable it to remain at its' home.

"I am confident that an increased capacity and further improvements to the facilities can help us reach and maintain our business objectives."

The club will also provide £1 million in funding to help council plans to rejuvenate nearby Bishop's Park.