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Crystal Palace and Chelsea pursue AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:25 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Crystal Palace and Chelsea pursue AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara

Summary

Crystal Palace FC is competing with Chelsea FC for the services of AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. The 22-year-old Senegal international is expected to leave Monaco before the end of this summer’s transfer window. Chelsea is reportedly the front-runner, especially as they prepare for Enzo Fernandez's expected transfer to Manchester City. Liverpool is also interested but currently trails the two Premier League rivals. Despite a rejected bid, Palace remains committed to acquiring Camara with a potential €50m offer.

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By the Numbers

•Crystal Palace remains hopeful after a rejected bid for Camara.
•Chelsea leads the race for Camara's signature this summer.
•Liverpool has ongoing interest but is behind in negotiations.
•Camara would replace Enzo Fernandez, who may transfer to Manchester City.
•A €50m bid from Crystal Palace is reported to be in the works.

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7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace to rival Chelsea in race to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara

What they're saying

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Crystal Palace FC haven’t given up hope in the race to sign Chelsea FC target Lamine Camara (22) from AS Monaco, according to reports from Nice-Matin and L’Equipe. The Senegal international midfie...
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