Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger prefers a loan move to Tottenham but the west London side are reluctant to sanction the transfer, according to reports.
The Germany centre-back has fallen out of favour under Frank Lampard, having not made the matchday squad for any of the club's fixtures since being named as an unused substitute for their opening weekend win at Brighton.
The 27-year-old is set to be snubbed once again by the Blues boss for their meeting with Crystal Palace, and he is therefore looking for an exit before the transfer window slams shut on Monday.