Chelsea are planning to make a swoop for Portuguese star William Carvalho during the January transfer window.

Chelsea have endured a terrible start to their season so far and as a result, it is widely believed that manager Jose Mourinho will look to significantly strengthen his side when the transfer window reopens in the winter.

The Blues are already said to have prepared a shortlist of players whom they will pursue in January and it can now be revealed by Italian publication Tutto Mercato Web, that the Premier League champions are eyeing a move for Sporting star William Carvalho who has also recently been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.