Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, adding another major name to an already crowded transfer race ahead of the January window.
The Blues made contact on Tuesday to understand the conditions surrounding a possible move for the Ghana international.
Manchester United and Manchester City are also actively involved, with both clubs holding discussions with Semenyo’s representatives over the past few days.
Liverpool remain firmly in the picture too, having monitored the 25-year-old since November as part of their long-term recruitment plans.
Semenyo has been one of Bournemouth’s most influential players this season, scoring eight Premier League goals.
Reports indicate that his contract includes a £65 million release clause, which expires on January 10, increasing pressure on interested clubs to act swiftly.
Chelsea had initially planned to reinforce their attack in the summer but are now considering fast-tracking that strategy to January.
Their early enquiry suggests growing intent as competition intensifies for one of the league’s most in-demand forwards.
