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AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara is the alternative to Scott and would cost significantly less than the Englishman. Chelsea agreed a deal with Monaco for Camara at the end of the last transfer window, but the French club had a change of heart and stopped that move from happening.
The deal was thought to be worth £47m, but Camara is now likely to cost more amid more interest and an impressive start to the season. There could be a real transfer battle for his signature in January.
Nevertheless, he is still not going to cost anywhere near as much as Scott. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Monaco are now demanding a £60m fee for Camara.
Jules Kounde
Chelsea are not just looking at midfielders. The Blues are also thought to be considering bringing in a new defender, with Barcelona’s Jules Kounde seemingly on their radar again.
Amid their reported interest in him, it has been claimed that Chelsea could sign Kounde for just £42m. It means the club could be looking at just over £100m for both Camara and Kounde.
They could sign Camara and Kounde and have pocket change remaining. That seems much more logical than breaking the bank for Scott.