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Chelsea agree to £47.1m transfer for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara
The 22-year-old midfielder is scheduled for a medical as Chelsea reinvest funds from Enzo Fernandez's British-record move to Manchester City.
The short version
- Chelsea reached an agreement to sign 22-year-old midfielder Lamine Camara from Monaco for £47.1 million.
- The acquisition follows Chelsea's agreement to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for a matching British record fee of £125 million.
- Monaco reportedly lowered their asking price following complications in a proposed transfer of Folarin Balogun to Everton.
- Camara is set to undergo a medical examination to finalize the transfer.
Key facts
- Chelsea agreed to a £47.1 million deal to acquire Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.[BBC News]
- The transfer coincides with Chelsea finalizing the sale of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125 million.[BBC News]
- Chelsea had previously explored other midfield options, including discussions regarding Roma's Manu Kone.[BBC News]
- Chelsea's other transfer window signings under manager Xabi Alonso include Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, and Emiliano Martinez.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The finalization of Camara's transfer remains subject to the successful completion of a medical examination.[BBC News]
Sources
- Chelsea agree £47.1m move for Monaco's CamaraBBC News - Top Stories