Chelsea fully expected their move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara to go through, and had already sanctioned Enzo Fernandez's £125m switch to Manchester City in anticipation of the Senegal international joining. Having previously struggled to agree a deal for the 22-year-old, the Blues made a breakthrough when Monaco striker Folarin Balogun's move to Everton came into renewed doubt.
Today’s fluff is powering down as the nights draw inShould have, would have, could have. Many fans will be using this phrase today after the Premier League transfer window closed at 11pm last night, meaning no more deals can but made until the winter window opens. Everton will be clawing at the glass like a cat who has seen a pigeon on the grass after a late deal for the USA international Folarin Balogun fell through.The forward reportedly had his medical with the Toffees, which threw up an issue. Everton then went back to Balogun’s club, Monaco, to renegotiate and an agreement was reached with a deal sheet drawn up. But Balogun then decided against the move. It’s a blow to Everton, who have lost two attacking players this window, with Beto going to Fiorentina and Iliman Ndiaye signing for Manchester City. Continue reading...
Chelsea are understood to be targeting a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios as an alternative to Monaco’s Lamine Camara. The Blues notably came close to signing Camara on Deadline Day, only to be left furious with Monaco as they cancelled the deal at the last minute. Chelsea will now switch their focus to […] The post Sources: Chelsea expected to pursue Arsenal transfer target as Lamine Camara alternative appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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