By OkayGoal
Sensational scenes in the transfer market this evening have seen Chelsea make a deal for Lamine Camara then see it cancelled.
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Wow. In a Deadline Day of amazing drama, there has been a final twist.
The story of the day at Chelsea, as expected, was in midfield. Enzo Fernandez’s move crept forward and was finally confirmed with about 5 hours left in the window.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Lamine Camara then became very serious, a deal was revived and confirmed by all the big names in the transfer game. Lots of fans were delighted that a much needed midfield reinforcement had been brought in. The Welcome to Chelsea videos were all over the timeline.
But Fabrizio Romano has just dropped the bomb that the deal is off.
Chelsea furious about Monaco’s late decision
Romano says that Monaco have cancelled the deal despite a written agreement between the club. The sale of Folarin Balogun to Everton reduced the Ligue 1 side’s need for immediate cash, so they decided to pull out.
According to the transfer insider, Chelsea are “furious” and have called Monaco’s decision a “deeply unprofessional way to do business.”
It leaves them short handed – but they knew all summer an Enzo move was likely and still ended up in this situation. Of course Monaco pulling out cost them – but the deal could have been done yesterday.
🚨🚨 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. pic.twitter.com/fKvKSoAUig
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2026
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