Monaco → Chelsea · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedreported done by several independent sources · 2mo ago
52%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 3mo agolast moved 3d ago
  1. Rumoured
    12 Aug
  2. Talks
    28 Aug
  3. Agreement
    1 Sept
  4. Medical
    1 Sept
  5. Done
    1 Sept

Catch me up

  1. 12 Augfirst@TEAMtalk: Chelsea considering a move for Lamine Camara
  2. 28 AugReached Talks
  3. 28 AugJoined by @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano, @FabriceHawkins
  4. 1 SeptCooling@FabriceHawkins: AS Monaco rejected Chelsea's €50m offer for Lamine Camara; Monaco unwilling to sell at this stage
  5. 1 SeptReached Agreement
  6. 1 SeptReached Medical
  7. 1 SeptAdvancing@FabrizioRomano: Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco for €55m, medical authorized
  8. 1 SeptReached Done
  9. 1 SeptJoined by @David_Ornstein
  10. 1 SeptCooling@JacobsBen: Monaco have withdrawn from a €55m agreement with Chelsea for Lamine Camara after renegotiating the Balogun deal with Everton.
  11. 8 SeptAdvancing@TEAMtalk: Lamine Camara has picked between Chelsea or Liverpool with a series of calls opening the door to a January transfer
  12. 11 SeptDenial@MirrorFootball: Lamine Camara's move to Chelsea has failed; he has broken his silence on the matter
  13. 11 SeptJoined by @MirrorFootball
  14. 28 SeptAdvancing@TEAMtalk: Chelsea reactivate plans to sign Monaco star Lamine Camara in January window, with sources saying they are watching every minute he plays; facing competition from four Premier League rivals
  15. 29 SeptCooling@TEAMtalk: Chelsea retain interest in Monaco's Lamine Camara after deadline-day move collapsed; still active in pursuit

What was actually said

36 posts in 11 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Denied outright

Denialone report

🚨 Monaco have changed their mind and no longer want to sell Lamine Camara. The Senegalese won’t sign at Chelsea 🤯 https://t.co/0bOICsQHM3

claims Talks−2 pointsView on X ↗

Reported at medical stage

Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco, here we go! 💣 Fee worth €55m and authorization to travel for medical. Initial agreement done now running in order to complete medical and formal steps in time. https://t.co/DuCBSuZBiN

claims Medical+1 pointView on X ↗
2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗

    🔵💣 Lamine Camara currently undergoing a medical under Chelsea staff supervision. Chelsea and AS Monaco are preparing all documents in order to sign in time but all parties optimistic. #CFC to pay €55m as revealed, contract until June 2032 plus option. 🇸🇳 https://t.co/wznLVc2LpW

  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    Chelsea have reached an AGREEMENT to sign Lamine Camara, with his medical now underway 🔵⤵️ #CFC https://t.co/fafFUHgPuC

Reported as agreed

Advancing3 reports, led by @JacobsBen

🚨 Chelsea agree a deal to sign Lamine Camara. €55m fixed. No add-ons. 6+1 contract. Deal driven by Behdad Eghbali. Camara deal was looking all but off, but doubts over Flo Balogun's move to Everton made Monaco need a sale. Chelsea swooped in, and they now get a midfielder https://t.co/EcS09XCGUp

claims AgreementView on X ↗
2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    Chelsea have agreed a fee to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to reports 🤝 https://t.co/Ksicjm96LM

  • @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea have received written documents for Lamine Camara deal from AS Monaco. #CFC confident there will be no issues at documents exchange stage between clubs given the relationship with AS Monaco. https://t.co/70ZYelKxKC

Reported as done

Advancing2 reports, led by @FabriceHawkins

🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE - Lamine Camara to Chelsea is done https://t.co/jqTQt0pXBe

claims DoneView on X ↗
1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @David_Ornstein2mo ago ↗

    🚨 Chelsea reach agreement with Monaco to sign Lamine Camara. Deal for 22yo midfielder worth £47m to #ASMonaco. Senegal international completed medical + joins #CFC on 6+1yr contract after Fernandez exit; set to arrive in London on Wednesday @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/I04qEjuSFg

Said to be cooling

Cooling4 reports, led by @JacobsBen

BREAKING: After reaching a full written club-to-club agreement with Chelsea for Lamine Camara, Monaco have gone back on their word. €55m deal for Camara is now off. Having renegotiated the Balogun deal with Everton, Monaco have now reneged on the agreement they had already https://t.co/qqEYx9kJRp

claims AgreementView on X ↗
3 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗

    🚨🚨 BREAKING: LAMINE CAMARA DEAL OFF. AS Monaco cancel Lamine Camara-Chelsea deal after a written agreement between clubs, as they proceed with Balogun sale to Everton. ⚠️ Chelsea are FURIOUS as call it a deeply unprofessional way to conduct business. https://t.co/fKvKSoAUig

  • @David_Ornstein2mo ago ↗

    🚨 Lamine Camara from AS Monaco to Chelsea collapses. #CFC say full written agreement found for 22yo midfielder to join before #ASMonaco reneged following renegotiation of Folarin Balogun transfer to Everton. Senegal international’s move off @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/l2TyjsmAqB

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗name shared — matched from context

    Adding bullets to this already insane saga.🤯 - Balogun deal to Everton revived - Monaco pull the plug on Camara to Chelsea despite a written agreement - Chelsea proceed with the Enzo Fernandez sale to Manchester City even though they had time to call it off https://t.co/kYmJ6QfCv4

Said to be cooling

Cooling6 reports, led by @FabriceHawkins

🚨 AS Monaco have rejected Chelsea’s second offer for Lamine Camara — €50m. @RMCsport ❗️Monaco do not seem willing to sell the midfielder at this stage. Enzo Fernández, meanwhile, is set to leave Chelsea for Manchester City for €145m including add-ons https://t.co/rLEB1ajE54

claims TalksView on X ↗
5 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    Monaco have pulled the plug on Lamine Camara’s move to Chelsea after Everton came back in for Folarin Balogun ❌ Chelsea have accused Monaco of acting in a ‘deeply unprofessional’ manner 😳 https://t.co/e4zTLkEqXG

  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    Chelsea's move for Lamine Camara collapses as a result of Everton's Folarin Balogun saga 🤯 Xabi Alonso has NOT got his Enzo Fernandez replacement ❌#CFC https://t.co/eDqhsffx8B

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗

    Inside Lamine Camara's failed #CFC transfer.🇸🇳 - Monaco wanted €70m but came down to €55m - Chelsea led to believe Camara would be sold even if Flo Balogun to #EFC fell through - Camara spoke to Xabi Alonso on August 28 - Liverpool could move in 2027 https://t.co/Q1L09b2XMS

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗

    🚨 Lamine Camara to Chelsea deal can’t be resurrected in light of Flo Balogun’s failed Everton move because Monaco refused to sign a deal sheet.

  • @TEAMtalk1mo ago ↗

    Chelsea have retained their interest in Monaco star Lamine Camara after his deadline-day move to Stamford Bridge collapsed and are very much still active over his signing, though sources have revealed to TEAMtalk the four other Premier League sides who are also considering https://t.co/oU0bvwCUCQ

Reported as being in talks

Advancing5 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@TEAMtalk had it first, 2mo ago

🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea send official bid to AS Monaco for Lamine Camara worth €45m package. Bid seen as too low by Monaco but talks ongoing - one to watch if Enzo Fernández leaves the club with Man City in talks with Chelsea since last night. Camara, keen on Chelsea move. https://t.co/2oyCt7bEBO

claims TalksView on X ↗
4 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    🔵 🚨 Chelsea 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 🔹Blues pick Lamine Camara as Enzo's midfield replacement 🔹Monaco star says YES to move as £51.4m price tag emerges 🔹 Deal dependent on Enzo's move to Man City - but belief is building @GraemeBailey | #CFC #MCFC https://t.co/5sZ9OD8WVE

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗

    Chelsea still active for Manu Kone despite hurdles. And talks ongoing with Monaco for Lamine Camara.⬇️ https://t.co/rH5mcRAJYs

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗

    BREAKING: Chelsea set to sign Lamine Camara. More to follow

  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    🚨 Monaco's Lamine Camara has reportedly picked between Chelsea or Liverpool, as journalist claims a 'series of calls' have opened the gates to a blockbuster January transfer https://t.co/JmQQAwmILL #CFC #LFC #transfernews

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral4 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Monaco's Lamine Camara has been offered to Chelsea and Liverpool as a late window opportunity. Crystal Palace had a bid turned down earlier this month.🇸🇳 https://t.co/24Cm4YVyrz

claims TalksView on X ↗
3 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵 Chelsea and AS Monaco had a meeting on Thursday to discuss Lamine Camara as possible option for #CFC midfield. AS Monaco still hope to keep Camara but remain in talks for Pape Matar Sarr from Spurs, as reported. 👀 https://t.co/PO5e85uOLj

  • @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗

    As reported last night, Monaco’s Lamine Camara one to watch in the final days of the window. Chelsea have held talks and discussions could advance if Enzo Fernandez departs. Liverpool also offered the midfielder.⬇️ https://t.co/pOWJIscCWf

  • @FabriceHawkins2mo ago ↗

    🚨 Chelsea have made Lamine Camara a potential target this summer. 🇸🇳 The Blues have sounded out Monaco to see if an offer around €40m could be enough to land the midfielder. Monaco, however, are holding out for close to €60m. @RMCsport Camara is one of several names on https://t.co/Rotg8uOT8v

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral4 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@TEAMtalk had it first, 3mo ago

🚨🔵 Chelsea line up contingency signing of Lamine Camara in £51.4m deal, though the move is only on IF Enzo Fernandez leaves for Man City. The London side are refusing to budge from their £120m asking price for the Argentine @GraemeBailey | #CFC #MCFC https://t.co/bdZQPqq7QV

claims RumouredView on X ↗
3 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabriceHawkins2mo ago ↗

    ❗️If Manu Koné not possible. Chelsea have not abandoned the Lamine Camara option in case Enzo Fernández leaves the club. https://t.co/HRNvAiAJm8

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Crystal Palace have seen a record-breaking bid for Lamine Camara rejected ❌ Chelsea and Manchester United are now considering moves for the Monaco midfielder 👀 @GraemeBailey | #CPFC #CFC #MUFC https://t.co/27Th6drnE9

  • @TEAMtalk3d ago ↗

    🔴 Liverpool already have the 'groundwork in place' to sign Lamine Camara, as journalist rates chances of January deal and details emerge on Chelsea's 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 on reactivating their interest in the Monaco man #LFC #CFC https://t.co/DWkUyh6Nl4 #transfers

Denied outright

Denial3 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@MirrorFootball had it first, 2mo ago

🔴 Chelsea decide against signing Lamine Camara, delivering fresh hope for Liverpool 🔵 #LFC #CFC https://t.co/0LputS9KXV

claims RumouredView on X ↗
2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗

    Former Chelsea flop Denis Zakaria has revealed his role in convincing Lamine Camara not to move to Stamford Bridge this summer 👇 #CFC https://t.co/WR2cI8JwMv

  • @MirrorFootball2mo ago ↗

    Lamine Camara has broken his silence on his failed move to Chelsea ❌ https://t.co/gXXWrH5Zct https://t.co/f7TyGlU3sk

Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

🔵 Chelsea transfer 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙇𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙑𝙀 🔹 Blues reactivate plans to sign Lamine Camara in January window 🔹 Sources insist Chelsea are 'watching every minute' Monaco star plays 🔹 Alonso's side face strong competition, with four PL rivals now keen #CFC | @GraemeBailey

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Why it read 52% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+99
Fabrice Hawkins denialBroke ittrust 0.55
−2
Fabrizio Romano advancingBroke ittrust 0.75, counted at 60%
+1
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−46
25 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
52%

Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.

Probability over time

20457528 Aug: +5 points, after @TEAMtalk, @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen29 Aug: −5 points, after @TEAMtalk31 Aug: −3 points, with no new post: we re-read the reporting1 Sept: +29 points, after @FabriceHawkins, @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen, @FabriceHawkins, @FabrizioRomano, @FabriceHawkins, @JacobsBen, @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano, @TEAMtalk, @David_Ornstein, @TEAMtalk, @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano, @David_Ornstein, @FabriceHawkins, @TEAMtalk, @JacobsBen, @TEAMtalk28 Aug29 Aug1 Sept
71 recomputations▲ 28 points over the trail
  1. +292mo ago@FabriceHawkins: Chelsea considering Lamine Camara as an option if Enzo Fernández leaves · @FabrizioRomano: Chelsea send official €45m bid to AS Monaco for Lamine Camara; talks ongoing with player keen on move · @JacobsBen: Chelsea in talks with Monaco for Lamine Camara · @FabriceHawkins: AS Monaco rejected Chelsea's €50m offer for Lamine Camara; Monaco unwilling to sell at this stage · @FabrizioRomano: Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco for €55m, medical authorized · @FabriceHawkins: Lamine Camara to Chelsea is done. · @JacobsBen: Chelsea set to sign Lamine Camara · @JacobsBen: Chelsea agree deal to sign Lamine Camara for €55m fixed, no add-ons, 6+1 contract · @FabrizioRomano: Lamine Camara undergoing medical at Chelsea; €55m fee agreed with AS Monaco, contract until June 2032 plus option · @TEAMtalk: Chelsea have agreed a fee to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara · @David_Ornstein: Chelsea sign Lamine Camara from Monaco for £47m on 6+1yr contract after completing medical · @TEAMtalk: Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Lamine Camara, with his medical now underway · @FabrizioRomano: Chelsea have received written documents for Lamine Camara deal from AS Monaco, confident there will be no issues at documents exchange stage. · @JacobsBen: Monaco have withdrawn from a €55m agreement with Chelsea for Lamine Camara after renegotiating the Balogun deal with Everton. · @FabrizioRomano: AS Monaco cancel Lamine Camara-Chelsea deal after written agreement between clubs · @David_Ornstein: Full written agreement reached for 22yo midfielder to join Chelsea, but move collapsed after AS Monaco reneged following renegotiation of Folarin Balogun transfer to Everton. · @FabriceHawkins: Monaco have changed their mind and no longer want to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea · @TEAMtalk: Monaco have pulled the plug on Lamine Camara's move to Chelsea · @JacobsBen: Monaco pull the plug on Camara to Chelsea despite a written agreement · @TEAMtalk: Chelsea's move for Lamine Camara has collapsed
  2. +52mo ago@TEAMtalk: Chelsea targeting Monaco's Lamine Camara as Enzo's replacement; player agrees to move with £51.4m price tag; deal conditional on Enzo departing to Man City · @FabrizioRomano: Chelsea and AS Monaco held a meeting to discuss Camara as a midfield option for Chelsea; Monaco hope to keep him · @JacobsBen: Chelsea have held talks with Lamine Camara; discussions could advance if Enzo Fernandez departs
  3. −52mo ago@TEAMtalk: Chelsea considering a move for Lamine Camara
  4. −32mo agono new post: we re-read the reporting