Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva will sue Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor if he fails to make a successful comeback from his broken-leg injury.
Gunners' medics are optimistic he will be back playing this time next year - but should he fail to regain full fitness and resume his career at the highest level, then Eduardo will consider taking Birmingham defender Taylor to court.
A spokesman for Eduardo told The Sunday Express: "The matter of legal compensation for Eduardo's injury has already been discussed.
"But, for the moment, with Eduardo confident he will be able to play again, we are not considering any action.
"That situation, however, obviously would change if his career is ended as a result of the challenge."