CHELSEA have agreed a deadline day deal for Senegalese talent Lamine Camara.
The Blues needed midfield reinforcements after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
The club have been pursuing Camara throughout the window.
But the Blues were shut down as Monaco resolved not to allow another big star to leave after the departure of Maghnes Akliouche to Paris Saint-Germain, and the imminent sale of Folarin Balogun to Everton.
News broke on deadline day, however, that Balogun’s move to the Toffees had broken down after the USA World cup star failed his medical.
Xabi Alonso and Co wasted no time in returning to the negotiating table for Camara, and have now agreed a deal.
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The sides have hammered out a deal worth £47million for the Senegalese talent.
At age 22, Camara already boasts 55 senior league appearances for Monaco, and another 35 for fellow French outfit Metz.
He has also made 49 caps for the Senegal national team, and featured in their colours at the World Cup and Afcon.
His team-mate Balogun is looking increasingly likely to stay at Monaco as a result of his medical woes.
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Everton are now scrambling for a backup forward option, and have initiated talks for Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutchman is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, with his club willing to offer him out on a season-long loan.