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The government is in talks with Uefa over relocating the Champions League final to the UK after Turkey was placed on its travel red list, throwing into chaos plans for Manchester City and Chelsea fans to travel to the game in Istanbul.

Uefa had been expected to confirm details, including ticket allocations, on Friday for the final on 29 May. That decision has been postponed as it holds discussions with the UK government.

“We are having to be cautious about this,” the transport secretary, Grant Schapps, said. “I’m afraid we’re having to put Turkey on the red list and it will have ramifications. Fans should not travel to Turkey. The FA [Football Association] are in discussions with Uefa already on this and we are very open to hosting the final.

“Ultimately it’s the decision of Uefa. We have a successful track record of matches with spectators. I’ve spoken to the sport’s minister, we’re very open to it and in the end it’s a decision for Uefa but given it’s two English clubs in final we’re waiting to hear what they have to say.”

A red list rating means that any UK resident would be forced to quarantine for 10 days in a government hotel upon return from Turkey. Elite sportspeople have had an exemption for travel but would have to abide by quarantine regulations.

A Uefa spokesperson said: “Uefa has just learned that Turkey has been put on the red list and we need a bit of time to reflect on the topic.”