Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be among a number of teams to have shown an interest in bringing Nicolas Anelka back to the Premier League.
The 33-year-old was recently named as player-manager at Shanghai Shenhua following his move from Chelsea in January.
However, the former French international now wants to leave the Chinese club, according to the Daily Mail.
Spurs, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers could soon battle it out for the former Arsenal and Real Madrid striker's signature.