Headline: AS Monaco and Chelsea Discuss Transfer of Midfielder Lamine Camara
AS Monaco and Chelsea are actively engaged in discussions regarding the transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Lamine Camara, as reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
Camara has emerged as a suitable replacement for Enzo Fernández, who might be on the verge of joining Manchester City before the transfer window closes. Thiago Scuro, the managing director of AS Monaco, is reportedly overseeing the negotiations with the intention of concluding the deal within 48 hours. A fee of €60 million may be sufficient to convince the Monaco board to permit Camara’s exit.
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A prominent player in Ligue 1, the Senegalese midfielder enjoyed a successful 2025-26 season with Monaco, where he scored three goals and provided four assists in 31 matches across all competitions.
As an international representative for Senegal, Camara significantly contributed to his national team’s journey to the final of the recent Africa Cup of Nations and participated in all four matches for Pape Thiaw’s side during the World Cup.
AS Monaco and Chelsea are reportedly in negotiations over the transfer of Lamine Camara (22), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Senegalese midfielder is seen as the ideal replacement for Enzo Fernández (25), who could himself join Manchester City before the transfer window closes. Thiago Scuro, ASM’s managing director, is said to have taken charge of the matter, with the aim of finalising the deal within 48 hours, whilst a cheque for €60m could be enough to persuade the Monaco board to agree to Camara’s departure.
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A key figure in Ligue 1 in the heart of the park, the Diouloulou-born player is coming off the back of a successful 2025-26 season with the Monegasque club, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 31 appearances across all competitions.
A Senegal international, Camara also played a major part in the Lions of Teranga’s run to the final of the last Africa Cup of Nations and featured in all four of Pape Thiaw’s side’s matches at the World Cup.
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