Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedGet French FootballUnverified sourceVia Marc Mechenoua· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea's €45m Camara Bid Rejected by Monaco
The Blues' pursuit of the Senegal midfielder hits a wall as Monaco turn down their opening offer.
L. Camara
player
Player
Lamine Camara
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AS Monaco
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
€45m
What happened. Chelsea have had a €45m offer for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara rejected, according to Marc Mechenoua.
- Camara is 22 years old and a Senegal international.
- Chelsea identified him as a potential midfield reinforcement.
Monaco's rejection signals they value Camara higher, likely forcing Chelsea to raise their bid.
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