Drogba decision on future 'in 10 days'

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Drogba, 30, has appeared unsettled at the club since the departure of Mourinho, with Barcelona thought to be monitoring his situation, although the possibility of extending his contract at Stamford Bridge has been raised.

The Ivory Coast international's agent Thierno Seydi told France Football: "Didier has given himself 10 days. If nothing happens he will stay at Chelsea and extend his contract by two years."

He added: "He doesn't see himself starting training in a few days with Chelsea and then leaving to a new club."

Lampard's future has looked as insecure as Drogba's, as the midfielder has not signed a new contract with Chelsea, with Mourinho ready to take him to Inter.

There have been reports of Adriano being brought in as a makeweight but amid the uncertainty, Lampard has been training in Chelsea's Cobham headquarters in Surrey.

"The transfer market is open until August 31 and we need a midfielder," Mourinho said on the opening day of Inter's pre-season training.

"Lampard is a Chelsea player but I have worked really well with him. I also like Ricardo Quaresma but he is at Porto."