Andy Carroll's latest injury has put his mooted transfer to Chelsea on ice.
According to Sky Sports, the West Ham United striker will miss the next month with an ankle injury.
It was reported this week that Chelsea have made the Hammers over a potential transfer for Carroll, who they value at £20m.
Antonio Conte is desperate to add a physical presence to his frontline after missing out on Fernando Llorente in the summer.
West Ham could be persuaded to lower their valuation if Blues striker Michy Batshuayi is sent on loan the other way.