Chelsea in talks with Monaco over Lamine Camara

Chelsea met with representatives of AS Monaco to discuss several possibilities, including Lamine Camara, Senego reports. The Blues’ interest is said to be linked to the prospect of Enzo Fernandez leaving, with Manchester City potentially seeking to sign him through a late offer.

Monaco are reportedly asking for at least €50 million for their Senegalese midfielder. The Principality club had previously hoped to secure around €60 million in discussions concerning the player.

A profile attracting interest in England

At 22, Lamine Camara plays in midfield and is particularly noted for his impact in winning the ball back. His performances at the most recent Africa Cup of Nations, as well as his playing time at the World Cup, are also said to have attracted interest from Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Liverpool.

During the previous Ligue 1 season, the Senegalese player made 24 appearances, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

Monaco want to keep him

According to the reports, Filipe Luis wants to keep Lamine Camara at Monaco. The Monaco coach believes the player still has room to improve on the ball, while viewing his defensive contribution as already very high.

AS Monaco are nevertheless said to be considering the possibility of a departure at the end of the transfer window should a major offer be made. Relations between Chelsea and Monaco are already established, with the two clubs having notably completed Benoît Badiashile’s transfer in the past.

The Enzo Fernandez link

The move for Camara would depend on Chelsea’s decisions regarding Enzo Fernandez. According to Senego, the Argentine would like to reunite with Enzo Maresca at Manchester City. He was not selected by Xabi Alonso for the 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton Town.