The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. With Juan Mata, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford — as well the seldom utilised Ashley Young — Mourinho has ample options. Juventus and Barcelona?then joined the race for the 76-cap international. 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. Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSports daily LIVE blogIm happy, Im settled. the contract situation just after Juventus defeat to AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on December 23, he said: I havent signed anything yet. At the moment, the club are seriously thinking about going back in with a much improved offer. Jose Mourinho is a fan of the Swedish central defender and could make a move him in January. They have already lost three times away this season, and were uncharacteristically shaky at the back when they fell to a shock 3-1 defeat at Genoa. Related StoriesWelcome to ChinaFormer Chelsea star Oscar mobbed by fans as he arrives in Shanghai fo.