The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. an Instagram post linking him with a move to ChelseaRelated StoriesART DEALERAntonio Conte chasing £38million former Juventus pal Arturo Vidal to bring him to Stamford BridgeWIT'S ENDChelsea and Everton target Axel Witsel set to snub Prem clubs after being offered incredible deal in ChinaWIJN AT ALL COSTSLiverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum urges Reds to turn up heat on Prem leaders ChelseaCOSTA CONFESSIONChelsea ace Diego Costa admits he knew he was bad. osta was set to LEAVE Chelsea this summer - before Antonio Conte talked him round Buoyed by the massive payout after selling Oscar for £60million, Conte will lodge an initial bid of around £34m for the Bayern Munich star. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far. rts daily?LIVE blogAP:Associated Press5The star saw red for a nasty tackle on Germany legend Philipp LahmReuters5Forsberg has made 15 league appearances so far this season and scored five goalsForsberg has made 15 league appearances so far this season and scored five goals playing predominantly as a left-sided attacker or No10. not bid for the player until the summer transfer window, but if Sanchez does not feel that he can win trophies at the Emirates he could be returning to Serie A come the summer. CHELSEA have made the first move in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the signing of Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez. The 23-year-old Argentinian forward is considered one of the brightest prospects in world football, and Juventus are determined to keep hold of their prized asset. Standing at around 6ft 4in, he is a monster of a centre-back who dominates in the air. ARSENE WENGER has called Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, to ask him if he would like to join Arsenal.