Chelsea forward Pedro is facing a decision on his future as a host of club aims to sign him on a free transfer, with Roma and Real Betis having entered the race to secure the 32-year-old's services.
The interest around the former Barcelona man could create problems for Chelsea, who will likely not finish the Premier League season until after his contract expires on 30 June.
FIFA guidelines have recommended that players see out their obligations for the season even if they agree on a pre-contract elsewhere, but the ruling by football's governing body is not legally binding.