Trevoh Chalobah faces being frozen out at Chelsea.
The England defender is being encouraged to find a new club, says the London Evening Standard.
Chalobah isn't in the club's plans and has been urged to plan for a departure in January.
Bayern Munich made a loan attempt last month, while Nottingham Forest were turned down by the player.
Bayern could try again for Chalobah in January, though Chelsea must drop their £50m valuation to smooth negotiations.