Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara from Monaco following the departure of Enzo Fernandez. The Blues earlier on deadline day agreed to part with Argentina international Fernandez, who is set to complete a move to Manchester City for a British record-tying fee of �125million.It had been though that Chelsea would be unable to source a replacement, with Monaco reported to have rejected two offers for Camara and Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini said to have blocked France international Manu Kone from leaving the Stadio Olimpico.But, with under two hours left in the transfer window, Fabrizio Romano reported Chelsea have come to terms on a 55million (�47m) deal for Camara, who has been given permission to undergo a medical.Camara will reportedly sign a contract until 2032 with the option for an additional year.The 22-year-old has made 73 appearances, with 66 starts, for Monaco since joining from Metz in 2024.He has won 49 caps for Senegal, scoring seven goals, and played in all four of the Lions of Terangas games at the 2026 World Cup as they exited the tournament in the round of 32. Topics AS Monaco FC Chelsea F.C. Ligue 1 Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read I know this is the perfect fit Ndiaye completes �65m move to Man City Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 The best possible solution Dortmund loan Arsenal forward Nwaneri after huge injury blow Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 Juventus complete loan deal for Newcastle record signing Woltemade Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 DEADLINE DAY LIVE: City agree Fernandez deal and sign Ndiaye with Chelsea set to sign Camara Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 BREAKING: Man City agree �125million deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 Newcastle confirm �51million signing of top target Fernandez-Pardo Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026
