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.

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 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.

Chelsea have made a decision on the signing of a 'world-class' forward in January after holding talks this week.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea, that “the clock is ticking” on him to transfer the £2.5billion from the sale of the club to humanitarian causes in Ukraine or face court action.

AS Roma are interested in out-of-favour Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, who is among the few players the London club could offload in January, according to rep