Lamine Camara will remain at Monaco after his proposed �47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed after the transfer deadline. The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder completed a medical in France on Tuesday evening, but Chelseas move fell through shortly after the 23:00 BST deadline.Chelsea had already seen two bids rejected by Monaco before the Ligue 1 club lowered their asking price when Folarin Baloguns proposed move to Everton came into renewed doubt.Chelsea were confident the deal for Camara would be completed and had already sanctioned Enzo Fernandezs joint-British record �125m transfer to Manchester City in anticipation of the Senegal international arriving.However, Chelsea were left furious after being informed in writing by Monaco that the deal for Camara would not go ahead.The Premier League club say they were given no explanation for the decision, although sources suggest that they believe Monacos stance was influenced by Evertons proposed move for United States international Balogun.Chelsea left stunnedChelsea had initially struggled to reach an agreement with Monaco for Camara, but made progress when reports emerged that Baloguns move to Everton was in doubt.Sources in France had claimed Monaco needed to make a major sale this summer and preferred to cash in on Balogun. Camara played in Monacos 2-0 win over Marseille on Sunday, while Balogun was left out of the squad.However, as doubts grew over Baloguns proposed move to Everton, Monacos asking price for Camara appeared to fall, allowing Chelsea to agree a deal worth around �47m.Once Baloguns transfer appeared to be back on track, Monaco appeared to change their position and decided against allowing Camara to leave. Topics Chelsea F.C. 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 Man City complete British-record move for complete midfielder Fernandez Nicholas McGee 2nd September, 2026 DEADLINE DAY LIVE: City complete British-record Fernandez deal and sign Ndiaye as Chelseas Camara move collapses Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 Murdyk excited for De Zerbi reunion after Tottenham seal loan deal for Chelsea winger Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 Chelsea agree Camara deal following Fernandez departure Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 BREAKING: Man City agree �125million deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 Joao Pedro eyeing Brazil return after strong Chelsea start Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026
