Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum
Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a free agent since leaving Saudi side Al Ettifaq, according to Footmercato. The 35-year-old Netherlands international is viewed as a backup option to Monaco's Lamine Camara, whose proposed €55 million move to Chelsea collapsed at the final hurdle on deadline day.
Transfer News · 2026-09-03 09:24:34
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Chelsea's interest in Wijnaldum could provide a short-term midfield solution for the Blues. The report from Footmercato, which has been confirmed by ESPN, states that Chelsea can sign Wijnaldum at any time. This is because Wijnaldum is a free agent, having left Saudi side Al Ettifaq.
Chelsea's pursuit of Wijnaldum may face competition from Liverpool, who have recently contacted Camara's representatives to express an interest in signing him next summer, if a move to Stamford Bridge doesn't materialize in January. The 22-year-old Camara is viewed as a long-term replacement for Alexis Mac Allister, who was linked with Manchester City this summer.
