By Adegboyega Adeleye
Chelsea have turned to the free-agent market in search of midfield reinforcement after the dramatic collapse of their deadline-day move for Lamine Camara and Enzo Fernandez’s £125m transfer to Manchester City.
The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.
Chelsea had reached an agreement with Monaco for Camara on deadline day, but the deal collapsed at the final stage after the French club made a late U-turn.
At the same time, Chelsea allowed Fernandez to complete his British record-equalling £125m move to Manchester City, leaving Alonso with fewer options in midfield.
