Chelsea are working on a deal ahead of Tuesday night's transfer deadline amid speculation over the future of Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage.
Manchester City are pushing to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez before the transfer deadline.(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
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Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with AS Monaco for the signing of midfielder Lamine Camara. The Blues are on the lookout for a new midfielder as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City are pushing to sign the Argentine before Tuesday night’s deadline, a move that will see Fernandez reunited with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.
The talk comes despite Chelsea putting a deadline on a potential move earlier this month . If they are to sanction a transfer, the Blues will first need a replacement.
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Camara has been identified as just that, with Chelsea working on a deal with Monaco. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that the two clubs have now reached a broad agreement of €45 million (£38.5m), including bonuses.
It is, however, added that some details, including payment schedules and some of the bonuses, still need to be ironed out before a deal can be completed.
The 22-year-old has played every minute of all of Monaco’s four matches so far this season, including in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Marseille. He scored in the UEFA Conference League qualifying first leg against Gornik Zabrze earlier this month.
Last season saw Camara make 31 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing four assists.
Lamine Camara of AS Monaco during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco at Anfield.
Lamine Camara appears to be moving closer to a transfer to Chelsea.(Image: Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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Fernandez, meanwhile, was again left out of the Chelsea squad completely for Sunday’s Premier League win over Brighton, amid speculation over his future.
It’s the second game he has missed, after being omitted from the squad for the League Cup win over Luton on Thursday night.
Speaking about the midfielder following the 4-3 win over the Seagulls, Xabi Alonso said: “We want the best for the team and that's why we made the decision against Luton and today and anything that happens before Tuesday evening, we need to be aware of what is going to develop.
“We are not sure, we are preparing for all the scenarios but I am sure that whatever happens from Wednesday we will have a good enough squad to compete in all the Premier League games.”
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