Chelsea agree £47m deal to sign Monaco's Camara

Chelsea are looking for a midfield addition with Enzo Fernandez set to join Manchester City in a £125m deal, which is a joint-record for a British club; Camara, 22, has been at Monaco for two years since joining from Metz in 2024

Chelsea have agreed a £47m deal to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

He is set to sign a six-year deal pending a medical. Monaco rejected a £38.5m (€45m) bid earlier on Deadline Day.

Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder with Enzo Fernandez set to depart for Manchester City in a joint-British-record £125m deal.

Roma's Manu Kone was also shortlisted as a potential option, while Chelsea are also looking at midfield options in the Premier League.

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