Chelsea have agreed a deal in precept to signal Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara from Monaco following the departure of Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues earlier on deadline day agreed to half with Argentina worldwide Fernandez, who is about to complete a move to Manchester City for a British record-tying fee of £125million.
It had been although that Chelsea could be unable to supply a substitute, with Monaco reported to have rejected two provides for Camara and Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini stated to have blocked France worldwide Manu Kone from leaving the Stadio Olimpico.
However, with beneath two hours left within the switch window, Fabrizio Romano reported Chelsea have come to phrases on a €55million (£47m) deal for Camara, who has been given permission to bear a medical.
Camara will reportedly signal a contract till 2032 with the choice for a further 12 months.
The 22-year-old has made 73 appearances, with 66 begins, for Monaco since becoming a member of from Metz in 2024.
He has gained 49 caps for Senegal, scoring seven targets, and performed in all 4 of the Lions of Teranga’s video games on the 2026 World Cup as they exited the match within the spherical of 32.
