What happened. Chelsea have opened talks with free agent Georginio Wijnaldum after failing to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez before the transfer deadline.

Wijnaldum, 35, is available after leaving Al-Ettifaq.
He can join despite the Premier League window being closed.

Wijnaldum could provide short-term midfield cover for Chelsea this season.

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