Flashscore sources: Monaco and Chelsea battle continuing over £50m-rated Camara

[p][a href="https://www.flashscoreusa.com/news/soccer-premier-league-flashscore-sources-chelsea-consider-new-midfield-target-as-fernandez-exit-deadline-is-set/d8uRbUs9/"]We have been reporting[/a] how [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/camara-lamine/boBGHitI/"]Camara[/a] was clearly identified as an option to replace Enzo Fernandez one month ago, and internally they have been working on a plan to bring him to Stamford Bridge.[/p][p]They have also been tracking [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kone-kouadio/YDaoYZBS/"]Manu Kone[/a] from Roma into deadline day, but sources say that Camara is the player that recruitment staff are most excited about in terms of his age, profile and potential.[/p][p][b]The Blues have been pondering an improvement on their opening bid of £38.5 million, and sources indicated on Tuesday afternoon that Monaco are trying to fight for the player to stay.[/b][/p][p]They know they are in a difficult position and ideally want around £50 million for Camara if he is to leave, with negotiations ongoing. [/p][embed guid="a83ab8cd-b843-45b5-a666-6970375ae9e3" url="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2094718587038495119" social-type="twitter" /][p]The discussions are open at the same time as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] are preparing to sell [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandez-enzo/nZnbEVWP/"]Enzo Fernandez[/a] to Manchester City. That deal will be one of the most signficant of this transfer window, but Chelsea are having to focus on his replacement.[/p][p]Insiders say there is confidence that Camara would be ideal if they can seal the deal today.[/p][p][b]The club are happy with personal terms and a five-year deal for Camara, who has a brilliant tactical understanding that will make Xabi Alonso's side tick.[/b][/p][p]The Chelsea manager knows exactly what it takes to be a top class midfielder, and he sees Camara as having the vision, intelligence and positional control that can help the club develop into their new playing style. [/p][p]Chelsea bosses want to satisfy Alonso and show full support to him, so have been exploring a second bid while also remaining very cautious of the nature of deadline day changes to terms and conditions.[/p][p]As such, their official stance is that they are still working on a Fernandez replacement.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]