Chelsea want to sign Antoine Semenyo - David Ornstein

Chelsea are now interested in signing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo during the winter transfer window, according to journalist David Ornstein.

The Blues have had a good first half to the Premier League season and they are presently ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool on goal difference.

Enzo Maresca's side have suffered a dip in form in recent weeks, and are now keen on landing a marquee attacker at the start of the New Year.

They were initially planning for the summer, but have fast-tracked their plans, given the vast competition for Semenyo's services next month.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on landing the Ghanaian star, who has made 11 goal contributions this term.

Semenyo has a release clause worth 65 million pounds in his contract valid between January 1-10 and the Blues have asked for the conditions.

The west London giants are quietly optimistic that they can prise away the 25-year-old ahead of their Premier League rivals at the turn of the year.