Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea furious as Camara deal collapses after Monaco U-turn
A late-night twist leaves Chelsea fuming as Monaco back out of a £47m agreement.
L. Camara
player
Player
Lamine Camara
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AS Monaco
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£47m fixed fee
What happened. Chelsea had a written agreement with Monaco for Lamine Camara, but Monaco reneged, leaving Chelsea furious.
- Chelsea reached a written agreement with Monaco for a £47m fixed fee.
- Monaco's U-turn came after Everton's deal for Folarin Balogun fell through.
- Chelsea were offered a reduced fee for Camara after Balogun's move collapsed.
The deal is now off, leaving Chelsea to explore other options before the deadline.
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