Romelu Lukaku could potentially be left stuck and unwanted at Chelsea having been cast out by Mauricio Pochettino - with time fast running out for the Belgian striker to secure a move away.
Lukaku, 30, has been training with Chelsea's Under 21 team and wasn't allocated a first-team squad number for this season in anticipation of a move away.
The Belgian has made clear his desire to leave Stamford Bridge having returned following a season on loan at Inter Milan.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Lukaku hasn't even spoken to new Chelsea head coach Pochettino despite training at Cobham.