Fiorentina are ready to cut short the loan of Chelsea midfielder Marko Marin.
The Germany international joined the Viola in the summer on a season-long loan.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport says Fiorentina management now see Marin as surplus to requirements and intend to send him back to Chelsea in January.
Marin hasn't managed a minute of Serie A action for Fiorentina this season, though his campaign has been interrupted by injury.
The 25 year-old spent last season on-loan with Sevilla.