The Dutchman has barely been featured by Mauricio Pochettino and his brief stint at Parc des Princes has been tainted by frustration. He’s stated that he’s not happy with the lack of playing time and is a prime candidate to leave the club soon.

Wijnaldum, albeit not always a starter, was one of Jurgen Klopp’s go-to guys week in and week out. Now, and with the World Cup just around the corner, the dynamic midfielder wants to spend more time on the pitch.

Wijnaldum Isn’t Happy At PSG

“I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted… But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter,” the Dutch told NOS.“I have to stay positive and work hard to turn it around. I have played a lot in recent years, was always fit and also did very well. This is something different and that takes getting used to.”

PSG Could Swap Wijnaldum For Tottenham’sTanguy Ndombele

Fortunately for Wijnaldum, it seems like PSG and Tottenham could solve each other’s problems with a player swap. Per Marca, Pochettino would welcome Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele with open arms, while Wijnaldum could go back to playing Premier League soccer.

(Transcript via Marca)

“Tanguy Ndombele’s career atTottenham Hotspurhas never truly got off the ground, with a difficult start having snowballed into a long-term slump, yet withParis Saint-Germainlooking to recruit the midfielder on loan, a potential swap involvingGeorginio Wijnaldumcould suit all parties.

Ndombelehas fallen out of favour atTottenham, withAntonio Conteleft unimpressed by his work rate, and he is now training alone separately from the rest of the squad.”

Wijnaldum enjoyed the best spell of his career in England and would gladfully join Antonio Conte’s squad if that meant getting more minutes, while Ndombele would get another chance to prove his worth. That’s the ultimate win-win situation.

PSG have clearly built one of the best rosters of all time but that hasn’t yet translated into great performances and promising results. Mauricio Pochettino‘s men have finished the UEFA Champions League group stage in second place while their Ligue 1 presentations have left a lot to be desired.

And the problem with having so many talented players is keeping everyone satisfied with his playing time, something Pochettino may have failed to do so far. With the winter transfer market drawing nearer, the Gunners could seize on the unhappiness of a PSG star to make him their next signing.

Report: Arsenal eye PSG star who wants Premier League move

Mikel Arteta is sitting in a hot seat following his team’sdefeats against Manchester United and Everton. Although they’ve made a splash in the summer, it looks like the Gunners could use a few more signings in winter.

And they could find the answer in France. While reports claim Georginio Wijnaldum already wants to leave PSG, Arsenal are already keeping tabs on the Dutchman’s situation, according to Sky Sports.

Wijnaldum, 31, joined the Ligue 1 giants for nothing last summer after running out of contract at Liverpool but he’s been facing a lot of competition for a spot in the lineup. Marco Verratti, Ander Herrera, Leandro Paredes, Danilo Pereira, and Idrissa Gueye are all battling with him for a role in the middle of the park, producing an uncomfortable situation for the former Newcastle player.

In an interview with NOS a few months ago, Wijnaldum revealed his true feelings after his first months in the French capital.“I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted… But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter.”

Wijnaldum has only started on 10 of his 20 appearances with the Parisians so far. However, the club would try to convince him to stay as it’s only been a few months since he arrived atParc des Princes.

Wijnaldum aired his grievances in an interview in October stating, “I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted… But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter.” Wijnaldum went on to say, “I have to stay positive and work hard to turn it around. I have played a lot in recent years, was always fit and also did very well. This is something different and that takes getting used to.”

Now it is reported that Wijnaldum regrets his decision to play at PSG and wants to go back to the Premier League, although Wijnaldum has a contract at PSG until June of 2024.

Georginio Wijnaldum on Newcastle United’s radar

According to Team Talk, Wijnaldum’s agent is working on getting him out of PSG and Newcastle United might be a destination at the end of the season. Wijnaldum still wants to make it work at PSG but if things don’t change, he would consider a return to the Premier League.

Newcastle United who are in a desperate race to get out of relegation, may pull the trigger earlier but it’s doubtful Wijnaldum would move now to Newcastle United given their situation.

In a deep squad the midfielder has made 6 starts in all competitions this season having not scored a goal. Wijnaldum told NOS that it has been difficult adjusting to the “lack of playing time” for the French powerhouse.

Wijnaldum arrived at PSG viaa free transfer fromLiverpool where he played in 237 games for the club in all competitions and scored 22 goals winning 4 titles. In a midfield that consists of Neymar, Messi, and Di Maria playing time may be difficult to come by for Wijnaldum who is keeping his head up during the “difficult” situation.

Georginio Wijnaldum not happy with PSG

In the NOS interview Georginio Wijnaldum stated, “I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted… But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter.” Wijnaldum went on to say, “I have to stay positive and work hard to turn it around. I have played a lot in recent years, was always fit and also did very well. This is something different and that takes getting used to.”

While it can be debated what Wijnaldum thought he was getting himself into on a squad who has big time quality players on their roster, while playing time has been limited, he has still partaken in many matches for PSG. “I was really looking forward to the new step and then this happens. It is very difficult” Wijnaldum finished off by stating while on duty with the Netherlands.

Club legend Ronald Koeman couldn’t turn things around quickly, though, but as the current season developed his team gave reasons for optimism. It istrue, though, thatBarca were once again knocked out of the UCL in an early stage and being humiliated at home. Still,they strengthened in La Liga with a longundefeated rununtil the loss against Real Madrid showed they are far from perfect. Then again, Koeman’s boys lifted the Copa del Rey and gave a signal of hope. Barca’s president Joan Laporta trusts in the Dutch and bothof them insiston fortifying Barcelona in the long term.

There’s a lot of work to do for Koeman to take Barcelona back to the top. Retaining superstarLionel Messi is the main task, as the Argentine contract expires in summer and he hasn’t made a decision yet. At the same time, Sergio Aguero could be arriving atthe Camp Nou,possibly joining hiscompatriot. However, the Catalans intend to secure at least two more well-known names to upgrade other positions as well.

The two players to boost Messi and Aguero in Barcelona

The priority of renewing Messi’s deal seems to be going in the right direction, while ‘El Kun’Aguero would be close to reaching an agreement. With the twoof them in, the Blaugranas could concentrate onadding more power to their squad.

Once again, the free agency would be providing the solution for that job. Eric García and Georginio Wijnaldum are reportedly in Barcelona’s plans for the next campaign. The center back, who turned down Manchester City‘s offers to renew his contract,is a great option to upgrade the defense, whose weaknesses have given Barca many unpleasant moments.

On the other hand, the Cules seem to be a bit strongerin the midfield than at the back. But Wijnaldum not only has been a huge desire of Koeman since he took over the first team but hecould alsogive balance to the center of the pitch. Moreover, landing a player of his caliber without paying a transfer fee at all is a real bargain.

The Catalans are eager to get back to the good old dayswhen they were used to glory and not to be struggling in the most important competitions. While the club is trying to recover after boardroom conflicts from the last year, the team is also giving signals of growthwith bright youngsters and the possible arrivals of new players who could help Messi, if he stays, and Aguero, if he arrives as well.

Despite the attention that any soccer campaign requires, clubs start thinking about the next year way before it begins. The players’ contracts are one reason why that occurs. Thosewhose deals expire in July are enabled to sign for any other team six months earlierand to avoid that happeningteams needto act fast.

As the end of the season will be taking place in a couple of months,several superstarsmay become free agentsthis summer, with their contracts running out at the end of June. Here, we’ll break down the best of them, placing them in a lineup, with the information regarding their maket values provided by TransferMarkt. Check out who are those amazing players.

Gianluigi Donnarumma – (Goalkeeper)

Gianluigi Donnarumma has only 22 years of age but his amazing experience at such an important team like Milan makes him look like a much older goalkeeper. He appeared for the first time with the Rossoneri’sbeing a 16-year-oldand went on to hold onto the starting role for the next years. The Italian keeper amassed 243 matches, impressive numbers for a player with his age.

However, his time with Milan may be coming to an end soon. Donnarumma’s contract expires on June 30, 2021, and unless he signs a new deal before that date, it would turn him into the best free-agent goalkeeperahead of the 2021-2022 season. His market value is€60 million.

Elseid Hysaj – (Right-Back)

The right-back’s contract with Napoli will come to an end at the end of the season. He looks like the best candidate for this position in free agency, after featuring for more than 200 games for the Serie A team. The Albanian defendercan also perform at the left-back, andhe candeliver both a solid defense and a threat in offense joining the attack.

His market value is tagged at €14 million, so bringing him in for no cost at all would be huge. There aren’t many other outstanding options in his position, and Hysaj looks like the best prospect for a free transfer this summer.

Sergio Ramos – (Centre-Back)

The Spain national teamand Real Madrid’s legend is among the most interesting players to enter free agency at the end of the season. Sergio Ramos’ contract runs out on June 30, and after 16 seasons, which included multiple achievements, he may leave Los Blancos to pursue another challenge in the final years of his career.

One of the best defenders – if not the greatest – in the world,Ramos would be the best signing for any team that completes the move withoutpaying any transfer fee at all. Even though his market value is stated to be€14 million, mainly due to his age, this defender has been ruling the game for a long time and remains one of the best at his job.

Jerome Boateng – (Centre-Back)

The German’s deal with the mighty Bayern Munich is set to be over at the end of this season, which in case that it finally happens, would enable a world-class defender for a free transfer. Jerome Boateng is turning 33 this year, but he would still be a huge boost for any interested candidate.

As he became an older player his market value went down to €10 million, but there’s a huge difference if his signing could be made paying only his salary. Boateng still has at least a couple of years left to shine at the top level, let’s see who will be the lucky ones to take advantage of that.

David Alaba – (Left-Back)

Frequently linked with Real Madrid in the last transfer windows, David Alaba is the other great option that willbe available for a free transfer this summer. The Austrian had a huge development in his game and performed as a central back lately, being a solid piece at the back of Bayern’s incredibly successful team.

Unlike the other defenders on this lineup, Alaba’s market value ishigh, being €55 million. As he can provide at different positions of the defense and only has 28 years of age, he is a big name for the upcoming season. Will he finally makea permanent move to Madrid?

Georginio Wijnaldum – (Center Midfielder)

The Dutch became a key piece at Liverpool‘s midfield, asides from creating unforgettable memories with the Reds. The Champions League and Premier League champion earned an important place in Jurgen Klopp’s side in a difficult battle for a starting role against other great players.

However, compatriot Ronald Koeman has been trying to sign him for Barcelona ever since he started to be in charge of the Cules. With only a few months remaining on his deal with Liverpool– it expires on June 30 – Wijnaldum could be making a huge step in joining Koeman at the Blaugranas.

Luka Modric – (CenterMidfielder)

Luka Modric’s time with Real Madrid could be over at the end of June, after extremely successful seasons that included Champions League andLa Liga trophies, among many others. Despite his 35 years of age – to become 36 in September – the Croatian hasn’t lost his talent at all and remains an incredible midfielder.

And bringing him in for no transfer cost at all would be a perfect move. With several recognitions, such as The Best award under his belt, Modric would be the perfect fit for any team that can afford him in summer.

Julian Draxler – (Offensive Midfielder)

Many playershave a lot of talent but struggle to show it. Julian Draxler is one incredibly giftedstar that couldn’t earn a place in PSG‘s starting lineup, despite he proved to have what’s necessary for it. The German’s contract with the Parisian side will run out on June 30, and it may give him a deserved opportunity to bounce back in his career.

Due to his latest performances, many teams maybe wouldn’t be keen to invest so much money in him, but for free, it would make a lot of sense going for it. Just remembering the player he used to be with Schalke 04, Wolfsburg, or even in some games with Paris,could be enoughfor trusting in Draxler.

Lionel Messi – (Right-Winger)

If his contract with Barcelona is finally over at the end of this season, he would be themost desired free agent without a doubt. Arguably the greatest player in the world, Messi‘s fantasticspell with the Catalans may be over in a couple of months, with his dealset to expire on June 30. His future is one of the most thrilling topics ever since he almost left the Blaugranas before the 2020/21 season. He ended up staying for one more year, but it may have been Messi’s last dance with the Cules.

Unless he puts pen to paper to a new contract, the Argentine superstar is going to have multiple offers over the table for the next season. The 33-year-old had suffered from all the setbacks he and Barcelona faced over the recent years, and this summer could be crucial for a change in his career.

Sergio Aguero – (Striker)

While other players are still uncertain whether they’ll continue with their current teams or not, El Kun already knows he won’t stay with Manchester City. Both parties have announced the Argentine’s contract wouldn’t be renewed after June 30, and the striker is already linked with multiple important teams.

Although he struggled with injuries in the last seasons, the 32-year-oldremains one of the best strikers in the world, despite he has to overcome the physical issues that cursedhim lately. Aguero has wonderful goals and breathtaking performances under his belt, and with a market value of €25 million, the one whosigns him for free will be very lucky.

Memphis Depay – (Left-Winger)

With 27 years of age and his contract with Olympique Lyon running out on June 30, Memphis Depay looks like a veryinteresting option for a free transfer. His market value is reported to be €45 million, and the stage of his career couldn’t be better.

The Dutch forwardimpressedover the last seasons but still couldn’t make a move to a more important team from the region. Like it happened with Wijnaldum, Koeman wanted to sign him soon after arriving to Barcelona. Will he fulfill that dream at the end of the season? It seems like the perfect moment for it, but there will probably be manycompetitors interested in Depay.