Chelsea were not expected to be too busy in the January transfer window, however have always been tipped to get involved in opportunistic chances.
Todd Boehly and co have made it their mantra to bring in players who become available at the right price, with them showing this with the addition of Alejandro Garnacho.
The left-winger was highly-rated just a few months before his move away from Manchester United, but a very public falling out with Ruben Amorim saw his stock plummet, and Chelsea capitalise on the situation.
SCENARIO: You are one of Chelsea’s sporting directors and Todd Boehly has given you £60m to spend in January. Who are you signing?
Your potential shortlist could include:
Kobbie Mainoo
Mike Maignan
Marc Guehi
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The Argentine has somewhat impressed with his start to life at Stamford Bridge, however poor performances from Jamie Gittens have not wowed as of yet.
Josh Acheampong and Antoine Semenyo fight for the ball during Chelsea FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
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Chelsea make enquiry for Semenyo
This is why the signing of a new attacker could never be fully ruled out, and the biggest name who could be on the move in January is Antoine Semenyo.
The Bournemouth winger has a £65m release clause available in January, and has attracted interest from a number of top clubs.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that Chelsea have changed their mind and actually considered making an approach for Semenyo in January.
He said: “Chelsea have always downplayed entering the race for Antoine Semenyo, but told they have actually considered an approach in the last few days. Manchester clubs viewed as frontrunners.”
Semenyo has enjoyed an electric 2025/26 campaign so far. He currently sits on eight goals and three assists in the Premier League.
While some of the Blues’ options have underwhelmed, the future is still very bright for Chelsea out wide with Estevao Willian and Geovany Quenda set to be stars for a number of years.
Despite Semenyo’s brilliance, it is difficult to see how things would work out in the long run, although that hasn’t stopped the Blues from investing before.
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