Chelsea seal £47m Lamine Camara deal
- Chelsea have completed the signing of L. Camara — the move is confirmed, led by Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram posts) and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 13 SeptHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 13 SeptDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 13 Sept9 new sources: Sky Sports, L'Equipe, Le Parisien, Goal — now 13 tracking the story
- 13 Sept1 new source: L'Equipe — now 4 tracking the story
- 12 Sept1 new source: BBC Sport — now 3 tracking the story
- 11 Sept1 new source: The Mirror — now 2 tracking the story
- 29 AugStory opened — 1 source (Foot Mercato)
What the reports say
- Fabrizio Romano reported (X/Telegram) 'here we go' — Chelsea agreed a deal in principle for Lamine Camara (later posted updates that the deal was off). — Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram posts)
- Agreement between Monaco and Chelsea to sign Lamine Camara collapsed at the last minute and Camara stayed at Monaco. — Le Parisien
- Reports (citing Fabrizio Romano) that Chelsea submitted a €45m bid for Lamine Camara and later an agreement in principle for ~€55m was reported as in place. — FootballTransfers (reporting Fabrizio Romano)
- Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara; Monaco reportedly values him at €50m and talks/approaches are active. — Foot Mercato
L. Camara is a 22-year-old defensive midfielder at Monaco, rated 75.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 5th of 83 on scout potential in the Ligue 1 and 18th of 1759 U-23 players tracked. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (41.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 6.29 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Camara.
- FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram posts)Fabrizio Romano reported (X/Telegram) 'here we go' — Chelsea agreed a deal in principle for Lamine Camara (later posted updates that the deal was off).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reported (X/Telegram) 'here we go' — Chelsea agreed a deal in principle for Lamine Camara (later posted updates that the deal was off).
1 SeptRead full article → - LLe ParisienAgreement between Monaco and Chelsea to sign Lamine Camara collapsed at the last minute and Camara stayed at Monaco.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Agreement between Monaco and Chelsea to sign Lamine Camara collapsed at the last minute and Camara stayed at Monaco.
1 SeptRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (reporting Fabrizio Romano)Reports (citing Fabrizio Romano) that Chelsea submitted a €45m bid for Lamine Camara and later an agreement in principle for ~€55m was reported as in place.Trusted 73%
Reports (citing Fabrizio Romano) that Chelsea submitted a €45m bid for Lamine Camara and later an agreement in principle for ~€55m was reported as in place.
1 SeptRead full article → - FFoot MercatoChelsea have stepped up their interest in Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara; Monaco reportedly values him at €50m and talks/approaches are active.Mixed 66%
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara; Monaco reportedly values him at €50m and talks/approaches are active.
29 AugRead full article → - LL'EquipeLamine Camara (Monaco) — close-to-complete Chelsea move collapsed; the player says he has 'turned the page' after a failed transfer that was very near completion.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 60%
Lamine Camara (Monaco) — close-to-complete Chelsea move collapsed; the player says he has 'turned the page' after a failed transfer that was very near completion.
13 SeptRead full article → - LL'EquipeMonaco refused an initial €45m (including bonuses) offer from Chelsea for Lamine Camara.Mixed 60%
Monaco refused an initial €45m (including bonuses) offer from Chelsea for Lamine Camara.
1 SeptRead full article → - GGoalMonaco star Lamine Camara has explained his proposed move to Chelsea collapsed on deadline day.Mixed 54%
Monaco star Lamine Camara has explained his proposed move to Chelsea collapsed on deadline day.
11 SeptRead full article → - GGoalSpanish-language coverage: Chelsea furious after €55m move for Lamine Camara cancelled despite agreement — reports summarise collapse.Mixed 54%
Spanish-language coverage: Chelsea furious after €55m move for Lamine Camara cancelled despite agreement — reports summarise collapse.
2 SeptRead full article → - GGlobo Esporte (ge.globo.com)Brazil/Portuguese-language coverage: Lamine Camara stayed at Monaco after nearly joining Chelsea; reports reference a €55m agreement that fell through.Mixed 50%
Brazil/Portuguese-language coverage: Lamine Camara stayed at Monaco after nearly joining Chelsea; reports reference a €55m agreement that fell through.
1 SeptRead full article → - BBBC SportLamine Camara's proposed £47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed; he says he is moving on.Mixed 49%
Lamine Camara's proposed £47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed; he says he is moving on.
12 SeptRead full article → - TTeamTalkChelsea had progressed talks over Lamine Camara with Monaco and submitted offers as Enzo Fernández's potential exit accelerated Chelsea business.Low-trust 37%
Chelsea had progressed talks over Lamine Camara with Monaco and submitted offers as Enzo Fernández's potential exit accelerated Chelsea business.
1 SeptRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea have agreed a deal to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, subject to medical.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, subject to medical.
1 SeptRead full article → - TThe MirrorLamine Camara had a failed deadline-day transfer move to Chelsea from MonacoLow-trust 23%
Lamine Camara had a failed deadline-day transfer move to Chelsea from Monaco
11 SeptRead full article →