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Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea make contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Arsenal eye Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Everton play down prospect of signing free transfers, plus more.

Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea has reached out to former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to discuss a potential move on a free transfer. The 35-year-old Dutch player departed Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ettifaq earlier this summer. Additionally, Arsenal is considering a January signing of Bournemouth's young forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 20, while Everton has decided against pursuing any free transfer players.

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