New Worcester Warriors owners Atlas now say there is agreement in principle for Wasps to play at Sixways next season.
At a sold-out fans forum at Sixways, Atlas also revealed that, following widespread complaints, they have dropped their plan to change Warriors' name and rebrand as Sixways Rugby.
Nevertheless, Wasps have moved to deny the reports with a statement tonight.
The club wrote on Twitter: "Despite recent speculation, Wasps can confirm no agreement has been signed with any stadium & remain in discussions with potential venues.
"No agreement will be finalised without first consulting with relevant Governing Bodies and local communities that would be impacted."
Five places Wasps could play next season
Wasps, who are currently without a home, have been confirmed by the Rugby Football Union to play in the Championship for the next season.
A Wasps spokesperson said: “We remain in positive dialogue with the RFU and thank them for their continued support as we work to secure our future.
"Recent events have highlighted, more than ever, the importance of long-term sustainable investment.
"Our focus remains on stabilising the club financially and Wasps playing in the Championship next season."
Wasps five-city shortlist:
#1. London
Former Wasps prop Phil Vickery believes the club must leave Coventry and return to London.
He is part of a consortium of former Wasps players trying to buy the men's team and the academy.
"To see Wasps come back to London would be awesome," Vickery told Sky Sports News.
"I associate Wasps with London, but it's easier said than done. They've tried for years to get the opportunity to do that.
"Yes, it would be brilliant - but let's focus on getting the club up and running."
#2. Stay in Coventry
They could still remain in Coventry. It will really come down to whether the party taking over can afford to take over the training ground in Henley-In-Arden.
#3. Birmingham
With Birmingham City strapped for cash and the countries second largest city without a Premiership club, a move to Wasps would make sense. They'd be able to keep the fan base built in Coventry while also being an easier accessible location for fans still based in London.
The population of the Birmingham metropolitan area is as high as 4.3 million.
#4. Worcester
They could take advantage of Worcester's similar struggles with Sixways now emerging as a shock option as Wasps' future home, according to Standard Sport.
A groundshare situation where both Wasps and Worcester called Sixways home would not be out of the equation, it is understood.
Reports last night suggested that Worcester Warriors face being blocked from joining the Championship by the Rugby Football Union.
#5. Liverpool
The 1988–89 Courage League National Division One was the second season of a truly national league in the first tier of the English league system currently known as the Gallagher Premiership.
Back then there were two Merseyside teams in the league with Waterloo and Liverpool St Helens both competing in England's top flight.
The focal point of the region of Merseyside, Liverpool’s metropolitan population is 2.2 million. In 2008, it was the European City of Culture, an event that helped to transform the city’s image, which had been battered in the final few decades of the 20th century.
GOAL 2-0, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool goal celebration during the English Premier League match between Liverpool v Crystal Palace 18th September 2021 at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool.
Photo:Dan Weir/PPAUK.
Photo:Dan Weir/PPAUK.
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