Olivier Giroud is set for talks with Chelsea next week upon his arrival back to Cobham Training Centre, with his future still in the balance, Goal understands.
Marseille are waiting on the outcome of the discussions, with the ambitious French side poised to make a move.
The World Cup-winning striker remains on holiday but he is due back on Monday and will speak to the club ahead of the transfer window closure on August 9.
OM have expressed an interest in signing Giroud, who has a year left on his Chelsea contract, after signing an 18-month deal in January.