Didier Drogba’s return to Chelsea could be confirmed as early as this week.
Drogba, who wrote his name into Chelsea history by scoring the penalty to secure their first Champions League in 2012, will be offered a one-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
He is a free agent following the expiry of his Galatasaray contract this summer and reports in France claim the move will be sealed later this week.
Chelsea have already signed Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid during the window to add firepower up front, however Samuel Eto’o and Demba Ba have left the club.
Drogba won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in his first spell at Chelsea after joining from French giants Marseille.
At the age of 36, the Ivorian is seen as an experienced head to offer guidance in the dressing room following the recent departures of English duo Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.
Jose Mourinho is also keen for Drogba to take up a coaching role with the club, although that development may have to wait a year until the veteran hangs up his boots for good.