French champions Lyon have confirmed an interest in Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
The Ivorian suggested last week that he is looking to leave Stamford Bridge before admitting he would not discuss his future again until the end of the season.
A return to French football could be an option for Drogba after Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas expressed his admiration.
However, Aulas also acknowledged that the sale of Florent Malouda to Chelsea in the summer has left Lyon short of an 'asset' to pursue Drogba.
"Everything is possible in football," Aulas told Aujourd'hui en France. "Didier Drogba is an exceptional footballer who loves France.
"We had an asset [to make him come] here, Florent Malouda, who was playing for us.
"Unfortunately he has left for Chelsea. If we had to sign both of them, it is maybe beyond our means."