Alterbridge singer Myles Kennedy has reportedly been drafted in to replace the Zep singer who has rubbished a full scale reunion.
The Sun reports that Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have been rehearsing with Myles Kennedy for a tour to be scheduled next year.
Robert Plant has already ruled himself out of the project although it's thought that band members hope for a change of heart.
Recently he was quoted as saying: "It's both frustrating and ridiculous for this story to continue to rear its head when all the musicians that surround the story are keen to get on with their individual projects and move forward.
"I wish Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham nothing but success with any future projects."