Chelsea's Camara move collapses; academy duo could step in

Monaco pulled the plug on Lamine Camara's deadline-day move to Chelsea despite a written agreement.

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What happened. Chelsea's proposed transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed on deadline day when Monaco withdrew, despite a written agreement.

• Chelsea's first two bids were rejected by Monaco.
• Monaco approached Chelsea after Folarin Balogun's Everton move fell through.
• Xabi Alonso may promote academy players Nicoll-Jazuli or Watson.

Chelsea may now rely on academy talent to cover for Enzo Fernandez's absence.

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