Andre Villas-Boas has revealed Nicolas Anelka wants to leave Chelsea as his contract nears expiry.
Anelka, 32, was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer and, though no move transpired, he will be a free agent come next year.
He has shown signs that he can play a big role in Villas-Boas' debut season in charge at Chelsea but, although the Blues are eager to extend the striker's contract, it appears there is little prospect he will sign.
"It might not be the player's expectancy to renew," he said. "Nico as a person is very, very happy. He belongs to Chelsea in the last year of his contract, performing.
"We will make our efforts for him to renew but Nico has his own decision to make and I am not sure he will be willing."
Asked whether Anelka had indicated he wanted to leave, Villas-Boas replied: "Yes."
Didier Drogba is another player whose contract expires at the end of the season. He has been offered a new deal, but as yet there has been no agreement.
Asked for the details of the impasse, Villas-Boas said: "I would not like to share it with you as you would speculate with it for the rest of the season."
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