AC Milan have reportedly started to give consideration to terminating a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The France international endured a mixed first campaign at Stamford Bridge, and the arrival of Maurizio Sarri led to the player being allowed to move to San Siro on a temporary basis.
However, the 24-year-old has been restricted to four substitute appearances in Serie A and two starts in the Europa League, and The Mirror claim that Bakayoko has just six games to save his Milan career.
Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso has also not spoken favourably of Bakayoko, telling reporters: "Bakayoko has to learn how to get the ball. We must work correctly. It will not be easy.
"One week is not enough to remove the defects of a player. I would have preferred to be managing older, more experienced club players."
Bakayoko still has just under four years remaining on his contract with the Premier League side.
Darren Plant
