Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 35, as the Dutch veteran explores his options following his departure from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ettifaq earlier this summer. The Blues are understood to be weighing a free-transfer move for the experienced campaigner.

At Stamford Bridge, the intrigue does not end there. Chelsea could also face a battle with Liverpool for Monaco's Senegalese midfielder Lamine Camara, 22, should they revive their interest in him after a move on deadline day fell through. The Camara situation is one to watch when the January window approaches.

Arsenal weigh up January moves

Arsenal are monitoring Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, with a move for the 20-year-old French striker potentially on the cards in January. Meanwhile, reports suggest Arsenal assistant manager Gabriel Heinze made contact with Inter Milan's Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, before the summer window shut — though Inter refused to entertain any offer.

Newcastle and Aston Villa target Kofane

Newcastle United and Aston Villa are set to reignite their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's Cameroon winger Christian Kofane, 20, when the transfer window reopens in January. The young forward caught both clubs' attention during the summer, and neither side gave up on a deal.

Everton hold firm, Garner stays

Everton turned down a late £65 million approach from Chelsea for midfielder James Garner, 25, the offer arriving too close to the end of the window for the club to act on it. The Toffees are also not planning to explore the free-agent market, despite a turbulent close to the summer window.

Richarlison set for Trabzonspor move

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison, 29, has agreed to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on a deal reportedly worth three times his current salary at Spurs. The Brazilian's move marks a significant departure for a player who arrived at Spurs from Everton for a substantial fee.

Other transfer notes

Manchester United opted against signing a left-back in the final days of the window, with the club unable to find a target of sufficient quality. Former Manchester United and France forward Anthony Martial, 30, remains a free agent and is seeking a return to the Premier League.