Chelsea eye Wijnaldum as free agent after Fernandez exit

With the window shut and a midfield void, Chelsea turn to a familiar Premier League face.

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What happened. Chelsea have contacted Georginio Wijnaldum as a potential free-agent signing after failing to replace Enzo Fernandez, who left for Manchester City on deadline day.

• Fernandez moved to Man City in a £125m deal.
• A move for Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through.
• Wijnaldum left Al-Ettifaq in the summer and is available.

Chelsea must act quickly in the free-agent market to bolster midfield before the season progresses.

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