Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda is keen to return to Lyon.

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has banished the France winger, 32, to train with the Blues' youth team after leaving him out of their Champions League squad.

Malouda, a £13million buy from Lyon in 2007, has now approached the French club about a return, says The Sun.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said: "Our door is always open to former players.

"Malouda has been in contact with our coaching team recently.

"We've also spoken with Jeremy Toulalan, who has been having problems at Malaga."