The site, which the club shares with Imperial College London, is said to be within the area where proposed work could begin as early as 2011.
But with heavy investment in the club and the prospect of promotion before then, the idea of moving away may not be such terrible news.
Chelsea moved from Harlington into their Cobham training ground, as the R's moved in - and if Flavio and Co are serious about pushing the club forward, then perhaps a similar investment will follow.