The 25-year-old cost the Blues £21million when he was signed from Manchester City in July 2005. And there was talk of Roeder trying to get him on loan last January when he fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
Toon Forget England International
The England international has failed to cement a regular first-team place under Jose Mourinho, and the club could now cash in to generate transfer funds for Mourinho's own squad strengthening plans.
Roman Abramovich's wallet has been closed to the Portuguese coach, who has added three new players to his playing pool in the form of Claudio Pizarro, Steve Sidwell and Ben Haim - but all on free transfers.
When asked today if Wright-Phillips was a target, Sam Allardyce again confirmed the defence was his priority. Aston Villa, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham and his former employers City all in the running.