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Since this article was published, it has been reported that Everton could still sign Folarin Balogun. Chelsea have started the 2026/27 with two wins from two. Confidence is high among the Stamford Bridge faithful. Xabi Alonso has overseen plenty of incomings and outgoings during this window, including the impending departure of Enzo Fernandez. After some initial doubts, it now appears Chelsea will be signing a new midfielder, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Blues have agreed a deal in principle to sign Lamine Camara from AS Monaco. Chelsea Agree to Sell Enzo Fernandez and Target Midfield Reinforcements The Blues Move Closer to Signing Lamine Camara It’s been a dream summer for Chelsea fans in many respects, with a plethora of fringe and underperforming players leaving on loan or permanent deals. The club have been more than proactive in strengthening the squad, with Emi Martinez, Morgan Rogers, and Maxence Lacroix joining, among others. The new era under Alonso is beginning to take shape, and the impending sale of Enzo Fernandez sparked plenty of rumours regarding new midfielders potentially moving to Stamford Bridge. Manu Kone has been heavily linked to the Blues in recent days, but Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini made it clear the midfielder would not be leaving. Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara also became an option for the West London club, but that pursuit appeared to fall apart earlier today, with AS Monaco seemingly close to selling their striker Folarin Balogun. However, he subsequently failed his medical, meaning the Ligue 1 club needed a sale, thus reviving the Camara to Chelsea deal. The Last Word on Lamine Camara According to Fabrizio Romano, Camara is undergoing his medical, with Chelsea staff present. All documents to complete the deal in time are being prepared, with all parties said to be optimistic the deal will be completed. The Blues will pay £47 million, with the player signing a contract until 2032 plus a one-year option. Camara will be a perfect partner for Moises Caicedo in the Blues midfield. He’s at his best as a No. 6 but can also play further forward. He’s a good passer, but excels with his tackling, breaking up opposition attacks. He’s comfortable receiving the ball under pressure, and will give the West London club a much more solid presence in that area, something they severely lacked against Brighton. Enzo is going, but it’s the Camara-Caicedo era for the Stamford Bridge faithful! Other Deadline Day News - Crystal Palace Launch Late £30m Move for Bundesliga Midfielder - Sunderland Identify Replacement Should Malick Fofana Deal Collapse - Juventus Complete Loan Signing of Tottenham Midfielder With £26m Clause Featured Image Credit: REUTERS