BBC Sports reporter Nizaar Kinsella reported that Chelsea wants a sponsorship of more than 60 million pounds, and Mudrick is still training alone.
Sponsorship situation
There is still a competitive selection process ongoing and it is understood Chelsea has received a number of offers, but the club is focused on agreeing with a suitable long-term partner.
After qualifying for the Champions League and winning the restructured Club World Cup, the club aims to reach an agreement worth 60 million to 65 million pounds per season.
There are believed to be multiple potential partners under consideration, but beyond that, little is known about who our team's final sponsors might be or when they might be announced.
However, what is surprising is that Chelsea has not announced any sponsors so far. There are some reports that the 74 charges currently facing the club may have hindered the final signing of the deal, as significant points deductions could theoretically be part of the punishment.
In addition, within the advertising industry, it is understood that Chelsea pursues the largest contract and takes time to do so. However, even so, the fact that the club has not signed any sponsors so far is still regarded as a unique situation.
What is Mudrick's current situation?
Mudrick remains on temporary suspension, training alone and continuing his legal proceedings. The Ukrainian player's No. 10 jersey has been taken over by Palmer and he has been charged by the Football Association for breaching anti-doping regulations.
We are awaiting the outcome of the sanctions, a process that is highly confidential. And then there could also be any potential appeals, which could go on for a while. There have been no updates since I first responded to questions about Mudrick in early September.