Georginio Wijnaldum set for Roma transfer after PSG ‘agree loan move with obligation to buy’
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ROMA are reportedly closing-in on the bringing in ex-Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Dutch midfielder, 31, left Anfield on a free transfer last summer for Paris Saint-Germain but has struggled in France.
He was voted “Ligue 1 flop of the season” with most of his 38 appearances coming from the bench.
That has left Wijnaldum wanting away from Parc des Princes and a host of Premier League clubs have been linked.
But it is Jose Mourinho’s Roma that are leading the chase to sign him, according to and the .
The Special One, who led the Italians to the Europa Conference League last term, has already enjoyed a great summer in the transfer market.
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He has brought in midfielder Nemanja Matic and forward Paulo Dybala, from Manchester United and Juventus respectively, for free.
Now Wijnaldum looks set to join them on a season-long loan move that includes an obligation to buy.
According to these latest reports, no initial fee will be paid but an £8m clause is to be included for the move to be made permanent depending on whether the ace plays a certain amount of matches and Roma qualify for the Champions League.
Wijnaldum knows his days are numbered at PSG after he was left out of the Parasians' pre-season squad for their tour of Japan earlier this month.
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He knew he had plenty of options to return to the Premier League as Everton, Leicester and West Ham all began to circle, but he now seems certain to link-up with Mourinho.
Wijnaldum became a popular figure at Anfield after signing for them from Newcastle in 2016 in a £25m transfer.
He went on to help Jurgen Klopp’s men win the Premier League, Club World Cup, and Champions League during his five-year stay at Liverpool.
He made 237 appearances in all competitions and netted 22 goals in that period.