Chelsea are still working on bringing Didier Drogba back from Montreal Impact.
The Telegraph says they've yet to find a breakthrough in their negotiations with Major League Soccer.
Caretaker-boss Guus Hiddink wants Drogba to return as a coach.
But while Drogba's club Montreal Impact appear to be resigning themselves to the fact the striker will not be starting next season with them, the MLS are playing hardball over the 37-year-old's contract.