Chelsea suffer huge blow in pursuit of Enzo Fernandez replacement late on deadline day

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2 Sep 2026 • 6:24 AM MYT
The Independent
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Chelsea suffer huge blow in pursuit of Enzo Fernandez replacement late on deadline day

  • Chelsea’s move for an Enzo Fernandez replacement appears to have fallen through at the 11th hour.
  • Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara had looked set for a move to Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day.
  • However, the Ligue 1 side have pulled out of the deal, after it became clear that Folarin Balogun would be moving to Everton.
  • Chelsea are understood to be furious and believe Monaco have acted extremely unprofessionally.
  • Fernandez, meanwhile, looks poised to complete a £125million transfer to Manchester City.

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