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.