Chelsea make contact with Wijnaldum - Thursday's gossip

Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 35, regarding a potential move on a free transfer, according to BBC Sport Football. The Dutch player left Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ettifaq earlier this summer. Additionally, Arsenal is reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth's 20-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi, with Arsenal assistant manager Gabriel Heinze reaching out to Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez before the window closed.

However, Monaco's Lamine Camara remains a target for Chelsea, with the club potentially reviving their interest if a deadline-day move to Stamford Bridge fails.

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