Chelsea are reportedly in discussions to sign former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer. The English club had recently approved the £125 million sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City and was looking to bring in a new midfielder before the transfer window closed. While manager Xabi Alonso has shown interest in Martin Zubimendi, Chelsea’s bid for the Spanish midfielder was quickly turned down by Arsenal. The club had also agreed to a €55 million (£47.1m) deal for Lamine Camara from Monaco, but the French club unexpectedly canceled the agreement just an hour before the deadline. According to FootMercato, Chelsea has now reached out to Wijnaldum, who became a free agent after his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq expired earlier this summer. The 35-year-old Dutch midfielder has remained without a club since then, though he recently held talks with Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake. Even though the summer transfer window officially closed on Tuesday, Premier League clubs can still sign players who are free agents, meaning Wijnaldum’s potential move to Chelsea is still possible. Wijnaldum played a crucial role in Liverpool’s successes under manager Jurgen Klopp, helping the team win both the Premier League and the Champions League over five seasons at Anfield. After leaving Liverpool in 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent before moving to Saudi Arabia in 2023. During his time with Al-Ettifaq last season, he scored 17 goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances, showcasing his continued ability to contribute at the top level. If Wijnaldum joins Chelsea, he would reunite with his former Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson, who signed with the club as a free agent in August. The potential signing could provide experience and depth to Chelsea’s midfield, especially as the club looks to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. Wijnaldum’s move would mark another significant step in his career, adding to his long list of high-profile clubs across Europe.