Antoine Semenyo makes transfer decision
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This is a syndication of an article for the BBC which was originally published here.With January just around the corner, talk all around the Premier League has turned to the winter transfer window.At
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Semenyo is widely expected to leave Bournemouth in the January transfer window thanks to a £65million release clause in his current contract. As a result, clubs including Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Tottenham have been putting in the groundwork with regards to a potential deal.
Chelsea continue to be linked with AC Milan's goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, after a move collapsed this summer and there could be a golden chance to sign him in January.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have identified midfield as a “key area to address.” Work is already being done on possible targets, although the idea is that no one will arrive before the summer. The January window will only come into play if injuries pile up and force action sooner.
Chelsea have made a decision on the signing of a 'world-class' forward in January after holding talks this week.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham have registered their interest in Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo for £65million and now Chelsea have entered the race
Forwards Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Oscar Bobb are all believed to be available in the New Year with the trio expected to find playing time limited should Semenyo complete his move to the Etihad Stadium. Savinho is again being linked with a move to Tottenham despite putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Etihad Stadium earlier in the year.